Terminalia kilimandscharica
Terminalia kilimandscharica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Terminalia kilimandschariica, is a resilient medicinal tree native to the African savannah. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, various parts of this plant are traditionally utilized to treat ailments ranging from inflammation to gastrointestinal issues, offering significant potential for modern therapeutic research and herbal medicine.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Terminalia kilimandscharicaDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the East Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented across the vast landscapes of Kenya. Furthermore, it can be found thriving within the borders of Tanzania. These two countries represent the primary natural habitats for the species. Consequently, its range is closely tied to the ecological conditions of these East African nations.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Terminalia kilimandscharica is characterized by its robust growth form, functioning primarily as a tree. This woody species exhibits a substantial structural development, manifesting a woody constitution that provides the necessary rigidity for its stature. Although it does not exhibit climbing behavior, its developmental architecture is firmly established as a self-supporting tree, distinguishing it from various herbaceous or shrubby growth forms found in other taxa.
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Growth form :
- tree
- Woodiness :
- woody
Reproduction
The reproduction of Terminalia kilimandscharica is characterized by the production of seeds that exhibit highly uniform physical properties. Based on empirical data, the seeds produced by this species demonstrate a consistent weight profile with no observed variance across the sampled population. Specifically, the seed mass is recorded at a mean value of 0.5696 g, a figure that is identical to both the maximum and minimum recorded seed mass values of 0.5696 g. This absolute uniformity in seed mass suggests a highly stabilized reproductive output, where each individual seed maintains a precise mass of 0.5696 g, ensuring a standardized resource allocation for each potential offspring.
- Seed mass mean:
- 0.5696 g
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Terminalia kilimandscharica has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- The Journal of tropical medicine and hygiene
Preparations
Terminalia kilimandscharica has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include water extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Water extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Water extracts
- The Journal of tropical medicine and hygiene