Terminalia albida
Terminalia albida, commonly known as the White Terminalia, is a resilient deciduous tree native to various tropical regions. Highly valued in traditional medicine, its bark, leaves, and roots possess significant bioactive properties. It is frequently utilized to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues across diverse ethnobotanical practices.
- Scientific name: Terminalia albida
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Myrtales, it is a member of the family Combretaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Terminalia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Combretaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Terminalia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Terminalia albida, is referred to by the common name هليلج أبيض in Arabic.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | هليلج أبيض | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found across several regions within West Tropical Africa. Specifically, its natural range includes the country of Burkina. It can also be located within the borders of Gambia. Furthermore, the species is distributed throughout Guinea and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, its geographical presence extends to the Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Terminalia albid, possesses various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The stem bark is often harvested for its medicinal constituents, while the roots serve as a vital part of the plant's structure and chemical profile. Specifically, the root system is deeply integrated into traditional healing practices, and the root bark is frequently sought after for its concentrated bioactive compounds.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root Bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Terminalia albida has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Pantolactone, arjungenin, arjunglucoside II, arjunic acid, arjunolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Pantolactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arjungenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arjunglucoside II | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arjunic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arjunolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calophymembranside-B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Terminalia albida has 4 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antiplasmodial, Antimalarial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Terminalia albida has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, malaria, Candida albicans, cerebral malaria.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cerebral malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |