Terminalia argentea
Terminalia argentea, commonly known as the Silver Terminalia, is a versatile medicinal plant prized in traditional herbalism. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. This resilient species offers significant therapeutic potential for modern pharmacological research and holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Terminalia argentea
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Myrtales, it is classified under the family Combretaceae. It is further categorized into the genus Terminalia, where its specific species is identified as Terminalia argentea.
| 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 argentea, is recognized by various regional names depending on the language and culture. In Portuguese, it is commonly referred to as Capitão-do-campo, while in Arabic, it is known as هليلج فضي.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Capitão-do-campo | Wikidata |
| ar | هليلج فضي | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution throughout much of South America. In the western part of the continent, it can be found within the borders of Bolivia. Its presence is also heavily concentrated in Brazil, where it spans multiple distinct regions. Specifically, the species is documented across the North, Northeast, Southeast, and West-Central areas of Brazil. Together, these locations highlight the significant range occupied by this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Terminalia argentea, possesses various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The roots are often harvested for traditional remedies, with the raw root being processed to harness its natural compounds. The leaves are equally important, as they are frequently used in decoctions or infusions to treat various ailments. Furthermore, the stem bark is highly valued in herbal medicine for its specific chemical constituents. Beyond using the whole parts, concentrated leaf extracts are specifically prepared to provide potent doses of the plant's medicinal essence for targeted healing.- Total parts
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 9
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf extracts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Terminalia argentea has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include quercetin, quercetin glucoside, quercetin rhamnoside, rutin, terminalin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin rhamnoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terminalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Terminalia argentea has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant, Antiparasitic, Gastroprotective, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiparasitic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lipolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Terminalia argentea has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bronchitis, gastric ulcer, gastritis, inflammation, ulcers.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bronchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |