Combretum racemosum
Combretum racemosum, commonly known as the "Wild Plum" or "Bush Plum" in various regions, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, offering significant therapeutic potential in natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Combretum racemosum
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Africa
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.
| 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 racemosum, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the climbing combretum, while in Portuguese, it is commonly called combretum-trepador. In Spanish, the plant is known as combretum trepador, and in French, it is identified as combretum grimpant.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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.
| 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 | Nigeria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Combretum racemosum, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in various traditional medicinal applications. Whether referring to the individual leaf or the collective foliage of the plant, these structures are often harvested and prepared to extract bioactive compounds. The leaves are frequently used in decoctions or topical applications to exploit their specific therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Combretum racemosum has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Casuarictin, Digalloyl-glucoside, Pedunculagin, Vescalagin, condensed tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Casuarictin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Digalloyl-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pedunculagin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vescalagin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| condensed tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydrolyzable tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Combretum racemosum has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antiinflammatory, Antioxidant, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Combretum racemosum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Antioxidant, antidiabetic.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |