Combretum punctatum var. punctatum
Combretum punctatum var. punctatum, commonly known as the wild bushwillow, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to African savannas. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of this plant are traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues and inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Combretum punctatum var. punctatum
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Myrtales and falls into the family Combretaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Combretum as the specific variety Combretum punctatum var. punctatum.
| 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 punctatum var. punctatum, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the punctate combretum, while in Portuguese, it is known as o combretum-punctado. In the local languages of its native regions, it is also identified as mofunza in Bemba and mofunza in Lozi.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several key regions in Asia. In East Asia, it can be found specifically within the South-Central regions of China. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is documented in Bangladesh. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed throughout the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, its habitat includes the countries of Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Combretum punctatum var. punctatum, contains various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The leaves serve as a primary source of bioactive compounds, which are frequently processed into concentrated leaf extracts to facilitate medicinal applications. Furthermore, the plant's material can be processed into fine powders for easier administration or topical use, and even the seeds are studied for their specific chemical contributions to the plant's overall medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| powders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf extracts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Combretum punctatum var. punctatum has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antiulcer.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |