Combretum
Combretum, commonly known as bushwillow, is a versatile genus of flowering plants native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its medicinal properties, various species are utilized in traditional healing to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to inflammation. Its diverse chemical compounds make it a significant subject in ethnobotanical research.
- Scientific name: Combretum
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of locations across the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence is noted within the Western Sahara region. Moving into West Tropical Africa, the species can be found growing in Benin and Burkina. It is also widely distributed throughout the Gambia. Finally, the plant's geographical reach extends further into Ghana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara | WCVP |
| 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 |
Chemicals
Combretum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Tannins, arjunglucoside I, flavonoids, stilbenes, terpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arjunglucoside I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stilbenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Combretum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Diuretic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Combretum has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include infections, bleeding, diarrhea, inflammation, malaria.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| infections | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bleeding | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |