Terminalia hylodendron
Terminalia hylodendron · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Terminalia hylodendron, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Found in tropical regions, this species is rich in bioactive compounds used traditionally to treat various ailments. Its bark and leaves offer significant potential in pharmacology, supporting modern research into natural healing.
- Family
- Combretaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Pteleopsis Albidiflora · Pteleopsis Bequaertii · 1 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Terminalia hylodendronSynonyms
- Pteleopsis albidiflora
- Pteleopsis bequaertii
- Pteleopsis hylodendron
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, it is identified by the genus Terminalia, specifically as the species Terminalia hylodendron.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Combretaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Terminalia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of West Tropical Africa. Within this region, it can be found growing in the coastal and forest zones of Ghana. Its presence extends further west into the territories of Guinea and Ivory Coast. Additionally, the species is documented inhabiting the tropical environments of Liberia. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant includes the expansive regions of Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Terminalia hylochondra, is valued in traditional medicine primarily for the therapeutic properties found within its stem bark. The bark is carefully harvested from the main trunk and branches, as it contains the concentrated bioactive compounds necessary for medicinal preparation. Often processed into decoctions or powders, the stem bark serves as a crucial component in treating various ailments, making it the most significant part of the plant for pharmacological use.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| stem | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Terminalia hylodendron has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,3'-di-o-methyl ellagic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 3,3'-di-o-methyl ellagic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
3,3'-di-o-methyl ellagic acid
- Planta medica
Activities
Terminalia hylodendron has 4 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Hepatotoxic, Nephrotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatotoxic | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nephrotoxic | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| methanolic extract of Pteleopsis hylodendron | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic extract of Pteleopsis hylodendron stem bark | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |