Combretum comosum var. dolichopetalum

Combretum comosum var. dolichopetalum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Combretum consu sum var. dolicho petalum, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its unique botanical characteristics, this variety offers significant therapeutic potential. Exploring its phytochemical properties reveals its importance in folk medicine and its growing role in modern pharmacological research.

Family
Combretaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Cacoucia Villosa · Combretum Dolichopetalum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Combretum comosum var. dolichopetalum

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Myrtales
Family Combretaceae
Genus Combretum

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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
West Tropical Africa Benin
West Tropical Africa Ghana
West Tropical Africa Guinea
West Tropical Africa Ivory Coast
West Tropical Africa Liberia
West Tropical Africa Nigeria
West Tropical Africa Sierra Leone
West-Central Tropical Africa Cameroon
West-Central Tropical Africa Congo

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Combretum comosum var. dolichopetalum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Plant parts reported in Combretum comosum var. dolichopetalum
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Fitoterapia

Chemicals

Combretum comosum var. dolichopetalum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (s)-abscisic acid, 4'-Dihydrophaseic acid, 4-dehydroxyaltersolanol A, Arestrictin B, Arjunolic acid.

Chemicals reported in Combretum comosum var. dolichopetalum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
(s)-abscisic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
4'-Dihydrophaseic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
4-dehydroxyaltersolanol A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Arestrictin B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Arjunolic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
echinulin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ellagic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(s)-abscisic acid

  1. Fitoterapia

4'-Dihydrophaseic acid

  1. Fitoterapia

4-dehydroxyaltersolanol A

  1. Fitoterapia

Arestrictin B

  1. Fitoterapia

Arjunolic acid

  1. Fitoterapia

echinulin

  1. Fitoterapia

ellagic acid

  1. Fitoterapia