Terminalia januarensis
Terminalia januariensis
Terminalia januarensis, commonly known as the Janwar Terminalia, is a significant medicinal tree native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of the plant—including bark and leaves—are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments such as skin infections, inflammation, and digestive disorders.
- Scientific name: Terminalia januarensis
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Myrtales, and the family Combretaceae. Finally, it is placed within the genus Terminalia as the species Terminalia januarensis.
| 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 as Terminalia januariensis, is referred to by the following common names: Terminalia januariensis in Portuguese, Terminalia januariensis in Vietnamese, Terminalia januariensis in English, Terminalia januariensis in Italian, and Terminalia januariensis in German.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Terminalia januariensis | Wikidata |
| vi | Terminalia januariensis | Wikidata |
| en | Terminalia januariensis | Wikidata |
| it | Terminalia januariensis | Wikidata |
| de | Terminalia januariensis | Wikidata |
| es | Terminalia januariensis | Wikidata |
| fr | Terminalia januariensis | Wikidata |
| la | Terminalia januariensis | Wikidata |
| nl | Terminalia januariensis | Wikidata |
| bg | Terminalia januariensis | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the South American continent. It is primarily found inhabiting certain regions of Brazil. Specifically, its presence is noted throughout the Northeast part of the country. Additionally, the species can be located within the Southeast region of Brazil as well. These two distinct areas represent the known natural range for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Terminalia januarensis, possesses various components that are utilized for their medicinal properties. The stem bark and the leaves are frequently harvested for their bioactive compounds, which contribute to the plant's therapeutic profile. Furthermore, the roots and the root bark serve as significant sources of traditional remedies, often being processed to extract essential healing elements. Whether using the entire root or specifically the root bark, each part plays a vital role in the ethnobotanical application of this species.- Total parts
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 18
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Terminalia januarensis has 9 reported activities identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Neuroprotective, Anticholinesterase, Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hemolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |