Terminalia brownii
Terminalia brownii, commonly known as the Brown Terminalia, is a resilient medicinal tree native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its bark and leaves contain bioactive compounds essential for promoting healing and overall holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Terminalia brownii
- 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, it is organized under the order Myrtales and the family Combretaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Terminalia, specifically as the species Terminalia brownii.
| 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 brownii, is referred to by different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Arabic, it is known as هليلج براوني, while in the Egyptian Arabic dialect (Arz), it is called هليلج براونى.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | هليلج براوني | Wikidata |
| arz | هليلج براونى | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Nigeria. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, the species can be found in the Central African Republic, Cameroon, and the DR Congo. Additionally, its range extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, where it is located in Chad. Together, these locations highlight the plant's significance across diverse tropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Terminalia brownii, utilizes various components for its medicinal and structural properties. The leaves are often harvested for their specific bioactive compounds, while the stem bark is frequently employed in traditional remedies due to its concentrated chemical potency. Beneath the surface, the roots serve as a vital part of the plant's medicinal profile, often used in decoctions or extracts. Additionally, the dense wood provides significant structural integrity to the organism, and the seeds represent the reproductive essence of the plant, containing unique elements that contribute to its overall biological identity.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 11
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wood | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Terminalia brownii has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin, dihydroactinidiolide, ellagic acid, ellagitannins, eschweilenol C.
- Total chemicals
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydroactinidiolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagitannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eschweilenol C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| genipin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leucodelphinidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin-7-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| miltiodiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricetin-3-rhamnoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Terminalia brownii has 5 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Analgesic, Antifungal, Antiplasmodial, Antiulcer.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Terminalia brownii has 22 reported medicinal uses identified across 30 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, Escherichia coli, Plasmodium falciparum, Staphylococcus aureus, diarrhea.
- Total uses
- 22
- Scientific sources
- 30
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fungal infections | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacillus anthracis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cryptococcus neoformans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |