Terminalia engleri
Terminalia engleri, commonly known as the African terminalia, is a significant medicinal tree native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of the plant are utilized in traditional medicine to treat infections, skin ailments, and inflammatory conditions, offering valuable insights for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Terminalia engleri
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Myrtales, falling into the family Combretaceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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, Terminalia engleri, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Engler's Terminalia, while in French, it is known as le Terminalia d'Engler. In local African contexts, it is frequently called the Ebogo in Gabon.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, Terminalia engleri, is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is specifically documented within the borders of Benin and Burkina. Furthermore, it can be found growing in the territories of Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. The species also maintains a documented range within the country of Guinea. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's importance within the tropical ecosystems of western Africa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | 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 | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Terminalia engleri, is highly valued in traditional medicine, particularly for its medicinal barks. The bark is the primary part utilized for its therapeutic properties, often being harvested to prepare various decoctions and extracts. These medicinal barks are known to contain bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's healing potential, making the bark a crucial component in treating various ailments within local medicinal practices.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| medicinal barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Terminalia engleri has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antiulcer.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |