Combretum punctatum var. punctatum
Combretum punctatum var. punctatum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Combretum punctatum var. punctatum, is a significant medicinal shrub native to various African regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally used to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues. Its leaves and bark contain bioactive compounds vital for modern pharmacological research and traditional healing.
- Family
- Combretaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf · Seed
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Combretum Quadratum
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Combretum punctatum var. punctatumSynonyms
- Combretum quadratum
Sources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Combretaceae |
| Genus | Combretum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
| Malesia | Borneo |
| Malesia | Jawa |
| Malesia | Malaya |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Combretum punctatum var. punctatum has 2 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, seed.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Seed | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Scientific reports
- Veterinary parasitology, regional studies and reports
Seed
- Biochimie
Chemicals
Combretum punctatum var. punctatum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Condensed Tannins, Flavonoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Condensed Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Condensed Tannins
- Scientific reports
Flavonoids
- Scientific reports
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.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Analgesic
- Biochimie
Antibacterial
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antiulcer
- Biochimie
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Acetone–water extracts | Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| crude methanolic extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extracts | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroalcoholic extraction | Foods (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf extracts | Veterinary parasitology, regional studies and reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| powders | Veterinary parasitology, regional studies and reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |