Combretum paniculatum
Forest flamecreeper
Combretum paniculatum, commonly known as the Tropical Bushwillow, is a versatile medicinal plant native to African savannas. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, various parts of this shrub are used in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues, showcasing its significant ethnobotanical importance in herbal healing.
- Scientific name: Combretum paniculatum
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Myrtales and the family Combretaceae. Specifically, it is identified by its genus, Combretum, and its species, panicculatum.
| 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, known scientifically as Combretum paniculatum, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Arabic, it is referred to as قمبريط عثكولي and similarly as قمبريط عثكولى in Egyptian Arabic; in Amharic, it is known as ባዬ; in Dagbani, it is called Garʒegu; and in Bambara, it is identified as Denbaɲuman.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | قمبريط عثكولي | Wikidata |
| am | ባዬ | Wikidata |
| dag | Garʒegu | Wikidata |
| bm | Denbaɲuman | Wikidata |
| arz | قمبريط عثكولى | Wikidata |
| af | Bosvlamklimop | Wikidata |
| en | Forest flamecreeper | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Combretum paniculatum, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin. The species is also documented as part of the flora in Burkina. Furthermore, its presence extends to the nation of Gambia. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant includes Guinea-Bissau and Ghana.
| 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 | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Combretum paniculatum, is a climbing shrub whose medicinal properties are often derived from specific anatomical structures. Among its various components, the stem bark is a significant part used in traditional practices, containing bioactive compounds that contribute to its therapeutic potential. While the leaves and flowers are also visually prominent, the bark harvested from the stem serves as a primary source for extracting essential chemical constituents used in herbal preparations.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Combretum paniculatum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include catechin, epicatechin, kaempferol.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Combretum paniculatum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Combretum paniculatum has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, cancer, inflammation, lipid peroxidation, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lipid peroxidation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |