Combretum hartmannianum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

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Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Combretum hartmannianum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Myrtales. Finally, it is a member of the family Combretaceae and the genus Combretum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the Northeast Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing in the territory of Eritrea. Furthermore, its presence extends into the landscapes of Ethiopia. The species is also documented throughout Sudan and South Sudan. Consequently, its natural habitat is concentrated within these particular African nations.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Combretum hartmannianum is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its ecosystem through multiple growing seasons. Throughout its developmental stages, the plant exhibits a deciduous growth habit, shedding its foliage periodically, which is often a strategic adaptation to seasonal environmental shifts or moisture availability.

Deciduousness :

deciduous

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Combretum hartmannianum is characterized by its growth form as a tree, which reaches a significant mean plant height of 25 m. This species exhibits a woody nature, providing the structural integrity necessary for its stature. Regarding its climbing habits, it is classified as a self-supporting plant, meaning it does not rely on external structures for vertical growth.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Plant height mean:

25 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Combretum hartmannianum is characterized by complex metabolic processes adapted to its specific ecological niche, primarily focusing on nutrient acquisition and carbon assimilation. Regarding its nitrogen metabolism, the plant is not a nitrogen fixer; it lacks the symbiotic relationship with diazotrophic bacteria, such as Rhizobium, typically found in leguminous species, and therefore relies on the uptake of inorganic nitrogen sources like nitrates and ammonium from the soil through its root system. Its photosynthetic pathways and water-use efficiency are tuned to manage transpiration rates in response to environmental stressors, ensuring that cellular homeostasis is maintained during fluctuations in moisture availability. Furthermore, the plant engages in intricate secondary metabolite synthesis, producing various phytochemicals that serve physiological roles in defense mechanisms and oxidative stress mitigation.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Combretum hartmannianum has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.

Leaf

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Stem

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Chemicals

Combretum hartmannianum has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Castalagin, Combregenin, Cordifoliside D, Corilagin, Flavonoids.

Castalagin

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Combregenin

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Cordifoliside D

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Corilagin

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Flavonoids

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Punicalagin

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Tellimagrandin I

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Terchebulin

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Terminolic acid

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luteolin

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Activities

Combretum hartmannianum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiproliferative.

Antioxidant

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Antiproliferative

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Conditions

Combretum hartmannianum has 5 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Porphyromonas gingivalis, neoplasia, oxidative stress, periodontal diseases, persistent cough.

Porphyromonas gingivalis

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Neoplasia

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Oxidative stress

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Periodontal diseases

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Persistent cough

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Preparations

Combretum hartmannianum has 6 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include bark, decoctions, leaves, macerations, stem.

Bark

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Decoctions

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Leaves

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Macerations

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Stem

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Tonics

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