Combretum racemosum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Combretum racemosum var. flammeum
• Combretum trigonoides
• Combretum cabrae
• Combretum corymbosum
• Combretum leucophyllum

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Myrtales, it is a member of the family Combretaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Combretum as the species Combretum racemosum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to several specific regions across the West Tropical Africa zone. Its presence has been documented within the borders of Benin. Furthermore, it can be found growing in the territories of Burkina and Gambia. The species also extends its reach into the country of Ghana. Finally, its geographical distribution includes the nation of Guinea-Bissau.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Combretum racemosum is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its environment over multiple growing seasons. As a phanerophyte, its perennating buds are located high above the ground on woody stems, a structural adaptation that defines its growth habit and survival strategy. This phanerophytic life form, specifically categorized under both general and specific classifications of phanero-growth, ensures that the plant can withstand various environmental stresses by maintaining its vital reproductive and vegetative structures on elevated branches.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Combretum racemosum is characterized by its significant stature, reaching a mean plant height of approximately 15 m. It exhibits a woody structure and primarily manifests a shrub-like growth form, though it specifically functions as a liana, indicating an obligatory climbing habit. This plant is a terrestrial species, existing as an independent organism rather than a parasite or an epiphyte.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

15 m

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Combretum racemosum is characterized by a highly flexible phenology and specific seed dispersal mechanisms. The flowering period for this species is notably variable, with the potential for flowering to occur at any time throughout the year, spanning from January through December. The reproductive output results in seeds with a highly consistent mass; both the minimum, maximum, and mean seed mass are recorded at 0.01495 g, indicating a uniform seed size within the population. Regarding the movement of its progeny, the plant utilizes an anemochorous dispersal syndrome, meaning the seeds are primarily dispersed by the action of the wind.

Dispersal syndrome :

anemochorous

Flowering time :

variable

Seed mass mean:

0.01495 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Combretum racemosum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. International immunopharmacology
2. In silico pharmacology

Chemicals

Combretum racemosum has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Casuarictin, Condensed Tannins, Flavonoids, Hydrolyzable Tannins, Pedunculagin.

Casuarictin

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Condensed Tannins

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Flavonoids

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Hydrolyzable Tannins

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Pedunculagin

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Vescalagin

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

digalloyl glucoside

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

kaempferol

1. In silico pharmacology

Activities

Combretum racemosum has 4 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antiinflammatory, Antioxidant, Antiproliferative.

Antidiabetic

1. In silico pharmacology

Antiinflammatory

1. In silico pharmacology

Antioxidant

1. In silico pharmacology

Antiproliferative

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Conditions

Combretum racemosum has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Antioxidant, antidiabetic.

Antioxidant

1. In silico pharmacology

Antidiabetic

1. In silico pharmacology

Preparations

Combretum racemosum has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Extracts of leaves.

Extracts of leaves

1. International immunopharmacology