Terminalia hylodendron
Terminalia hylodendron, commonly known as the terminalia tree, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Native to various tropical regions, it possesses unique bioactive compounds. Researchers study its bark and leaves for potent antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties, highlighting its immense potential in modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Terminalia hylodendron
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 |
Activities
Terminalia hylodendron has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Hepatotoxic, Nephrotoxic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nephrotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |