Terminalia calcicola
Terminalia calcicola, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant, is valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Native to specific tropical regions, this species is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its unique chemical composition offers promising potential for pharmacological research and modern herbal treatments in healthcare.
- Scientific name: Terminalia calcicola
- 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 further organized into the order Myrtales and the family Combretaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Terminalia, specifically identified as the species Terminalia calcicola.
| 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 calcicola, is referred to by its common name in Arabic as هليلج أليف الكالسيووم.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | هليلج أليف الكالسيوم | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very specific and localized geographical distribution. It is found exclusively within the Western Indian Ocean region. More specifically, its natural habitat is restricted to the island of Madagascar. Because of this narrow range, the species is considered endemic to this particular area. Understanding this limited presence is crucial for the conservation of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Terminalia calcicola has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include termicalcicolanone A, termicalcicolanone B.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| termicalcicolanone A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| termicalcicolanone B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Terminalia calcicola has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include ovarian cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ovarian cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |