Combretum comosum var. hispidum
Combretum comosum var. hispidum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Combretum consuim var. hispidum, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse bioactive properties, this species is frequently utilized to treat various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and therapeutic potential offers valuable insights into natural pharmacology and ethnobotanical studies.
- Family
- Combretaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Combretum Hispidum
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Combretum comosum var. hispidumSynonyms
- Combretum hispidum
Sources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 Tropical Africa | Togo |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Combretum comosum var. hispidum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Triterpenes, polyphenols.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Triterpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Triterpenes
- Saudi journal of biological sciences
polyphenols
- Saudi journal of biological sciences
Preparations
Combretum comosum var. hispidum has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Methanol extracts
- Saudi journal of biological sciences