Terminalia fagifolia
Terminalia fagifolia, commonly known as the "creeper terminalia," is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently used in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. This climbing shrub offers significant pharmacological potential for holistic healing.
- Scientific name: Terminalia fagifolia
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Southern America
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 positioned in the order Myrtales and the family Combretaceae. Finally, it is identified by its 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 fagifolia, is recognized by the common name Cachaporra-do-gentio in Portuguese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Cachaporra-do-gentio | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several distinct regions of South America. Within the continent, it can be found growing in the nation of Bolivia. In Brazil, its distribution is quite extensive, covering the West-Central territory. Additionally, the species is documented throughout the Northeast region of Brazil. Finally, it also inhabits the Southeast portion of the Brazilian landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Terminalia fagifolia has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include AqF, HaF, WSF, eschweilenol C, saponin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| AqF | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HaF | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| WSF | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eschweilenol C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Terminalia fagifolia has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant, Antiulcerogenic, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcerogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Terminalia fagifolia has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, diarrhea, gastrointestinal disorders, myotoxicity, paralysis.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myotoxicity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| paralysis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peritonitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| yeasts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |