Combretum imberbe
Combretum imbérbe, commonly known as the Large Bushwillow, is a resilient deciduous tree native to the African savanna. Renowned for its medicinal properties, various parts of this plant are traditionally used to treat ailments such as fever, skin infections, and digestive issues, making it vital to local ethnomedicine.
- Scientific name: Combretum imberbe
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Myrtales and the family Combretaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by its genus, Combretum imbérbe.
| 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 imberbe, is recognized by various common names across different languages and cultures. In Afrikaans, it is known as Hardekool, while in Zulu, it is referred to as iMpondondlovu. The Tsonga name for this species is Mondzo, and it is called درخت چوبسربی in فارسی (Persian). Additionally, in Japanese, it is referred to as モンゾ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| af | Hardekool | Wikidata |
| zu | iMpondondlovu | Wikidata |
| ts | Mondzo | Wikidata |
| fa | درخت چوبسربی | Wikidata |
| ja | モンゾ | Wikidata |
| ja | リードウッド | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of the African continent. In East Tropical Africa, it can be found growing within the borders of Tanzania. Its presence extends significantly into South Tropical Africa, where it is located in Angola. The species is also widely distributed throughout Malawi and Mozambique. Finally, its range continues through the southern reaches of the continent in Zambia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Caprivi Strip | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Namibia | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Combretum imberbe, is a medicinal species where the leaves play a significant role in its therapeutic applications. These leaves are typically employed in various traditional remedies to treat different ailments, often being prepared as decoctions or infusions to harness their bioactive properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Combretum imberbe has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Combretum imberbe has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bacterial infections.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |