Combretum zeyheri
Large-fruited bushwillow
Combretum zeyheri, commonly known as a versatile medicinal shrub, holds significant importance in traditional healing practices. Native to specific African regions, this plant is valued for its diverse phytochemical properties. It is frequently utilized in herbal remedies to treat various ailments, showcasing its profound therapeutic potential in ethnobotany.
- Scientific name: Combretum zeyheri
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Myrtales and the family Combretaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its specific genus, Combretum, and its species name, zehyeri.
| 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 zeyheri, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language and region. In English, it is frequently called the Large-fruited bushwillow or Zeyher's bushwillow, while in Afrikaans, it is known as Raasblaar. Additionally, in Chinese, the species is identified as 大果风车子.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 大果风车子 | Wikidata |
| en | Large-fruited bushwillow | Wikidata |
| en | Zeyher’s bushwillow | Wikidata |
| af | Raasblaar | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found growing within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its presence extends into East Tropical Africa, specifically within the territories of Kenya and Tanzania. Moving toward the southern part of the continent, the species is also located in South Tropical Africa. This southern distribution encompasses the countries of both Angola and Malawi.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Caprivi Strip | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Combretum zeyheri, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in various traditional medicinal applications. Whether referring to the individual leaf or the collection of leaves, these structures are often harvested for their bioactive properties to treat different ailments. The chemical constituents found within the leaf tissue are essential for the plant's therapeutic potential in folk medicine.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Combretum zeyheri has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include saponins.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Combretum zeyheri has 4 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anticancer, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Combretum zeyheri has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, Acinetobacter baumannii, Candida albicans, bacterial infections, fever.
- Total uses
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acinetobacter baumannii | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| syphilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |