Combretum comosum var. hispidum
Combretum consерum var. hispidum, commonly known as a versatile medicinal shrub, holds significant importance in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this botanical variety is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, offering valuable insights into natural therapeutic compounds and supporting biodiversity in its native ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Combretum comosum var. hispidum
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Myrtales and the family Combretaceae. Specifically, it is a variety of the genus Combretum, known scientifically as Combretum consuum var. hispidum.
| 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. hispidum, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the climbing kombretum, while in Portuguese, it is commonly called kombretum trepador. In Swahili, the plant is known as mkonge, and in Zulu, it is called umkombretum.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, Combretum conosum var. hispidum, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across West Tropical Africa. Its presence is documented within the nation of Benin, where it thrives in local ecosystems. The species is also found spanning through the territories of Ghana and Guinea. Furthermore, its range extends into the coastal and inland regions of Ivory Coast. Finally, the plant is recorded as part of the natural flora in 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 Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |