Combretum molle
Combretum molle, commonly known as the Fluff-pod or Soft Combretum, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to subtropical Africa. Renowned for its striking, pendulous red inflorescences, this botanical treasure holds significant ethnobotanical value, with various traditional medicinal practices utilizing its leaves and bark to treat diverse ailments.
- Scientific name: Combretum molle
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Myrtales, falling into the family Combretaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Combretum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Combretaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Combretum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several nations located within West Tropical Africa. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territories of Benin and Burkina. Its natural range also extends into the coastal and inland regions of Ghana. Furthermore, the species is documented to exist within the borders of Guinea-Bissau. Finally, its geographical presence is confirmed in the country of Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Combretum molle has 16 reported phytochemicals identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include tannins, 4-epi-sericoside, Polyphenols, alcohols, alkanes.
- Total chemicals
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tannins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-epi-sericoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alcohols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alkanes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arjunglucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagitannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Combretum molle has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Combretum molle has 17 reported medicinal uses identified across 24 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, Helicobacter pylori, cancer, fever, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 24
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Helicobacter pylori | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leishmania donovani | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mycobacterium tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pneumococcus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Streptococcus pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |