Terminalia avicennioides
Terminalia aviencinioides, commonly known as the mangrove terminalia, is a resilient tree species vital to coastal ecosystems. Highly valued in traditional medicine, its bark, leaves, and roots possess significant antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. This versatile plant plays a crucial role in treating various ailments within diverse indigenous medicinal practices.
- Scientific name: Terminalia avicennioides
- 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. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Myrtales, it falls under 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 avicennioides, is recognized by various regional common names across different languages and cultures. In Arabic, it is referred to as هليلج ابن سينا, while in the Dagbani language, it is called Korli, and in the Busa language, it is known as Wɔlɔbugun.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | هليلج ابن سينا | Wikidata |
| dag | Korli | Wikidata |
| bm | Wɔlɔbugun | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin. Furthermore, its presence extends into the territories of Burkina and Gambia. The species is also documented in the country of Ghana. Finally, its geographical range includes Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Terminalia avicennioides, utilizes various anatomical structures for its medicinal and biological functions. The leaves are a primary feature, with each individual leaf often serving as a source of bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies. The tree also produces a distinctive round fruit that aids in its reproductive cycle within its coastal habitat. Additionally, the bark is a significant component of the plant, frequently harvested for its specific therapeutic properties in medicinal applications.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| round fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Terminalia avicennioides has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, ROS, TNF-alpha, anthraquinones, eicosanoids.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ROS | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TNF-alpha | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthraquinones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eicosanoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glibenclamide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isorhamnetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nitric oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Terminalia avicennioides has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Terminalia avicennioides has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include trypanosomiasis, MRSA, bacterial infections, fungal infections, leishmaniasis.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| trypanosomiasis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MRSA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fungal infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leishmaniasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| shigellosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |