Combretum quadrangulare
Combretum quadrangularis, commonly known as Croton or Dragon's Blood, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it is traditionally used to treat wounds, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering significant potential in modern pharmacological research and holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Combretum quadrangulare
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Myrtales, it is classified under the family Combretaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Combretum quadrangularis, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Vietnamese, it is called Trâm bầu, while in Azerbaijani, it is referred to as Dördkünc kombretum. It is also written in Arabic script as قمبريط رباعي الزوايا and in the Azarbaijani Arabic script as دؤردکونج کومبرتوم, and in Chinese, it is known as 四轮风车子.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Trâm bầu | Wikidata |
| az | Dördkünc kombretum | Wikidata |
| ar | قمبريط رباعي الزوايا | Wikidata |
| azb | دؤردکونج کومبرتوم | Wikidata |
| zh | 四轮风车子 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed throughout the Indo-China region. It can be found growing naturally in the country of Cambodia. Its presence is also well-documented across the landscapes of Laos and Myanmar. Furthermore, the species thrives within the diverse environments of Thailand. Finally, it is commonly distributed throughout Vietnam as well.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Celastrus paniculatus or more specifically in this context as Combretum quadrangularis, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties. The leaves are frequently employed in traditional practices, often used in decoctions or topical applications to harness their bioactive compounds. Additionally, the seeds serve as another significant part of the plant's reproductive structure, containing specific chemical constituents that contribute to its overall pharmacological profile.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Combretum quadrangulare has 37 reported phytochemicals identified across 44 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include vitexin, 5,4'-dihydroxy-3,7,3'-trimethoxyflavone, 5,7,4'-trihydroxy-3,3'-dimethoxyflavone, beta-sitosterol, isokaempferide.
- Total chemicals
- 37
- Scientific sources
- 44
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| vitexin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 5,4'-dihydroxy-3,7,3'-trimethoxyflavone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5,7,4'-trihydroxy-3,3'-dimethoxyflavone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isokaempferide | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kamatakenin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-epigallocatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-O-acetyl-23-deoxojessic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 23-deoxojessic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Combretum quadrangulare has 6 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatoprotective, Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antidiabetic, Antidysenteric.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatoprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidysenteric | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Combretum quadrangulare has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, antidiabetic, antipyretic, type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| type 2 diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |