Terminalia myrtifolia
Terminalia myrtifolia, commonly known as the Myrtifoil Terminalia, is a versatile medicinal plant native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues, offering a rich source of bioactive compounds for holistic healing.
- Scientific name: Terminalia myrtifolia
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Myrtales, and the family Combretaceae. Finally, it is situated 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, Terminalia myrtifolia, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Myrtifolia Terminalia, while in Hindi, it is known as Chota Badam. In Sanskrit, the plant is called Aruna, and in Bengali, it is referred to as Choto Badam.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several distinct regions within the African continent. In East Tropical Africa, its presence is noted in the countries of Kenya and Tanzania. Moving toward the southern part of the continent, it can also be found in South Tropical Africa. Specifically, this species is documented to grow in Angola and Malawi. Additionally, its geographical range extends to include Mozambique within the South Tropical Africa region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Activities
Terminalia myrtifolia has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Terminalia myrtifolia has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dysentery, fever, venereal diseases.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| venereal diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |