Combretum sundaicum
Combretum sundaicum, commonly known as the tropical climber, is a versatile medicinal plant native to Southeast Asian rainforests. Renowned for its bioactive properties, it is traditionally utilized in various ethnobotanical practices to treat inflammation and infections. Modern research continues to explore its significant therapeutic potential in pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Combretum sundaicum
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 and is identified by 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 sundaicum, is recognized by several different common names depending on the linguistic context and regional usage. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 崖县风车子 (zh, zh-hans, zh-cn) and 榄形风车子 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 崖县风车子 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 崖县风车子 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 崖县风车子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 榄形风车子 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Moving westward, the species can also be found within the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in Assam. Additionally, its range extends into the Indo-China region, where it is documented in Thailand. Together, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive across varied tropical and subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Combretum sundaicum, utilizes various anatomical structures for its biological functions and medicinal potential. The leaves are a primary component, typically characterized by their specific shape and arrangement on the stem, which serve as sites for photosynthesis and contain various bioactive compounds. Additionally, the flowers play a crucial role in the plant's reproductive cycle, often displaying distinct colors and structures that attract pollinators to ensure successful fertilization.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Combretum sundaicum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include olean-12-en-28-oic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| olean-12-en-28-oic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Combretum sundaicum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |