Terminalia glabrescens
Terminalia glabrescens, commonly known as the African terminalia, is a versatile medicinal tree native to various African landscapes. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is extensively used in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern healthcare applications.
- Scientific name: Terminalia glabrescens
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Myrtales, it is classified under the family Combretaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by 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, known scientifically as Terminalia glabrescens, is referred to by the common name هليلج أجرد in Arabic.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | هليلج أجرد | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions in South America. In the western part of the continent, its distribution includes the country of Bolivia. Within Brazil, it is extensively found across the North and Northeast regions. Furthermore, the species extends its reach into the West-Central areas of the nation. Finally, its geographical range also encompasses the Southeast portion of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Terminalia glabrescens has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Terminalia glabrescens has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include atherosclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| atherosclerosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |