Combretum malabaricum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Quisqualis malabarica

Sources: Wikidata

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, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Combretum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Combretum malabaricum, possesses a specific and localized range of occurrence. Its geographical distribution is primarily centered within the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, this medicinal species is native to the various regions found throughout India. Because of this restricted habitat, it is considered an endemic element of the local flora in that territory. Understanding this specific location is essential for researchers studying its natural ecological niche.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Combretum malabaricum 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 fruit, seed.

Fruit

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Seed

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Chemicals

Combretum malabaricum has 32 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Trigonelline, 25-O-acetyl-23,24-dihydro-cucurbitacin F, ARSENIC, Arachidic acid, Ash.

Trigonelline

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2. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

25-O-acetyl-23,24-dihydro-cucurbitacin F

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ARSENIC

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Arachidic acid

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Ash

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CALCIUM

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COPPER

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FAT

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GABA

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IRON

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Activities

Combretum malabaricum has 268 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, ACE-Inhibitor, Abortifacient, Acidifier, Additive.

5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor

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ACE-Inhibitor

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Abortifacient

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Acidifier

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Additive

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Allergenic

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Alpha-Amylase-Inhibitor

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Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Analeptic

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Analgesic

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Preparations

Combretum malabaricum has 4 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include crude ethanol extracts, ethanol extracts, floral extract, fruit and seed.

Crude ethanol extracts

1. Molecular medicine reports

Ethanol extracts

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Floral extract

1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

Fruit and seed

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica