Terminalia laxiflora
Terminalia laxiflora, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in tropical regions, belongs to the Combretaceae family. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this species is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its bioactive compounds offer promising potential for pharmacological research and natural healthcare applications.
- Scientific name: Terminalia laxiflora
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Myrtales and the family Combretaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within 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 laxiflora, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Arabic, it is called هليلج رخو الأزهار, while in Hausa, it is known as Farin baushe, and in Chinese, it is identified as 疏花榄仁.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | هليلج رخو الأزهار | Wikidata |
| ha | Farin baushe | Wikidata |
| zh | 疏花榄仁 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found throughout the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its natural range includes the country of Benin. It is also known to grow within the borders of Burkina. Furthermore, the species can be located in Gambia and Ghana. Finally, its geographical distribution extends to Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Terminalia laxiflora, possesses various components that are utilized for their medicinal properties. The leaves are often studied for their bioactive compounds and traditional applications in treating different ailments. The bark is another significant part, frequently harvested for its specific chemical constituents used in folk medicine. Additionally, the wood of the species contributes to the overall botanical profile of the plant, reflecting the structural and chemical complexity inherent to the Terminalia genus.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wood | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Terminalia laxiflora has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Terminalia laxiflora has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Porphyromonas gingivalis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Porphyromonas gingivalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |