Terminalia calamansanai
Terminalia calamansanay
Terminalia calamansanai, commonly known as a rare medicinal tree, is a significant species within the Combretaceae family. Endemic to specific tropical regions, it holds immense ethnobotanical value. Researchers are increasingly exploring its bioactive compounds, which show promise for developing new pharmacological treatments and enhancing traditional herbal medicine practices.
- Scientific name: Terminalia calamansanai
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Myrtales and the family Combretaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Terminalia and the specific species name Terminalia calamansanai.
| 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 is known by various names depending on the language, including Terminalia calamansanay in Cebuano (ceb), Swedish (sv), Waray (war), and English (en), while in Chinese (zh) it is referred to as 菲律宾榄仁.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ceb | Terminalia calamansanay | Wikidata |
| sv | Terminalia calamansanay | Wikidata |
| war | Terminalia calamansanay | Wikidata |
| en | Terminalia calamansanay | Wikidata |
| zh | 菲律宾榄仁 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several distinct regions within South and Southeast Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is specifically noted in Bangladesh. Its range also extends significantly into the Indo-China region, covering multiple countries. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territories of Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar. Finally, the geographical footprint of this species is completed by its occurrence in Thailand.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Terminalia calamansanai, utilizes various components for its medicinal applications, particularly focusing on the woody and subterranean structures. The therapeutic properties can be found within the stem bark and the bark of the main body, which are often harvested for their bioactive compounds. Furthermore, the underground portions are highly significant, as the root itself, the root bark, and the specific Root Bark are frequently utilized in traditional preparations to harness the plant's full healing potential.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root Bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Terminalia calamansanai has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |