Combretum collinum
Combretum collinum, commonly known as the "Bushwillow" or "Velvet Bushwillow," is a resilient woody shrub native to various African landscapes. Renowned in traditional medicine, its leaves and bark are frequently utilized to treat diverse ailments, ranging from digestive issues to inflammation, showcasing its significant ethnobotanical importance.
- Scientific name: Combretum collinum
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Myrtales and the family Combretaceae. It is specifically identified by its genus, Combretum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Combretaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Combretum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various names depending on the linguistic context and regional classification. In the ha language, it is referred to as Ciriri, while in bm, it is commonly called Cangɛrɛjɛ. Additionally, within the es language, it is associated with several different botanical designations, including Combretum bongense, Combretum binderanum, and Combretum burttii.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ha | Ciriri | Wikidata |
| bm | Cangɛrɛjɛ | Wikidata |
| es | Combretum bongense | Wikidata |
| es | Combretum binderanum | Wikidata |
| es | Combretum burttii | Wikidata |
| es | Combretum cognatum | Wikidata |
| es | Combretum gazense | Wikidata |
| es | Combretum junodii | Wikidata |
| es | Combretum mechowianum | Wikidata |
| es | Combretum ondongense | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found across several specific regions within West Tropical Africa. Its geographical range includes the nation of Benin, where it grows in various habitats. It is also documented as being present in Burkina and the Gambia. Furthermore, its distribution extends into Ghana, contributing to its presence in the region. Finally, the species can be found within the borders of Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Combretum collinum, is a species known for its medicinal properties, which are often derived from its vegetative structures. The most significant components used in traditional remedies are the leaves, which grow in specific arrangements along the stems. Whether used in their whole form or processed as a single leaf for decoctions and infusions, these leaves contain the bioactive compounds necessary for their therapeutic applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Combretum collinum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Combretum collinum has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, diarrhea, malaria, snakebite envenomation, snakebites.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snakebite envenomation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snakebites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |