Combretum nigricans
Combretum nigricans, commonly known as the Black Combretum, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical African regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, various parts of this plant are traditionally used to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to skin inflammations, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Combretum nigricans
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Myrtales, it falls into the family Combretaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Combretum and the species name nigricans.
| 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 nigricans, is known by several distinct common names depending on the linguistic group. In the language of ha, it is referred to as Tsiriri, while in dag it is called Yuleŋga tabele, and in bm it is known as Samabali.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ha | Tsiriri | Wikidata |
| dag | Yuleŋga tabele | Wikidata |
| bm | Samabali | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Combretum nigricans, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin. Additionally, its presence is documented in the nation of Burkina. The species also extends its range into the territory of Gambia. Finally, this medicinal plant is distributed through Ghana and Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | 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 | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Combretum nigricans, possesses various components that are utilized for their medicinal properties. The root is often harvested for its bioactive compounds, while the leaf serves as a common part used in traditional preparations. Additionally, both the stem bark and the general bark of the plant are significant, containing essential elements that contribute to its overall therapeutic value in various folk remedies.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Combretum nigricans has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include condensed tannins, flavonoids, saponins.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| condensed tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Combretum nigricans has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Combretum nigricans has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Onchocerciasis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Onchocerciasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |