Combretum elaeagnoides
Grey jesse bushwillow
Combretum elaeagnoides, commonly known as the Elaeagnoides Combretum, is a significant medicinal shrub native to various subtropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering a rich source of bioactive phytochemical compounds.
- Scientific name: Combretum elaeagnoides
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Myrtales and the family Combretaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Combretum and the specific species Combretum elaeagnoides.
| 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 the common name Grey jesse bushwillow in English, while in Afrikaans, it is referred to as Oleasterboswilg.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | Grey jesse bushwillow | Wikidata |
| af | Oleasterboswilg | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across several regions within the southern portion of the African continent. In South Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Moving toward the Southern Africa region, it is also known to inhabit Botswana. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the Caprivi Strip. These diverse locations highlight its wide ecological footprint across these specific southern territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Caprivi Strip | WCVP |
Chemicals
Combretum elaeagnoides has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include triterpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |