Combretum comosum var. dolichopetalum
Combretum consum var. dolichopetalum, commonly known as a specialized variety of the Combretum genus, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued in traditional healing. Renowned for its unique floral structure, this botanical specimen offers potent bioactive compounds, providing essential therapeutic properties used to treat various ailments in diverse ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Combretum comosum var. dolichopetalum
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Myrtales, falling into the family Combretaceae. Specifically, it is a variety of the genus Combretum, known scientifically as Combretum consors var. dolichopetalum.
| 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, Combretum consors var. dolichopetalum, is known by various regional names depending on the language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the long-petaled bushwillow, while in Afrikaans, it is known as die langbloeiboswillow. These names reflect both its botanical characteristics and its widespread presence in southern African landscapes.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily located within the diverse ecological zones of West Tropical Africa. Its documented presence extends across several key nations, including Benin and Ghana. Furthermore, the species can be found growing within the borders of Guinea. It also maintains a distribution throughout the coastal regions of the Ivory Coast. Finally, its geographical range encompasses the territory of Liberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Combretum consuom var. dolichopetalum, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in its medicinal applications. These leaves are often harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies to treat various ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |