White Chebulic Myrobalan

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• White Chebulic Myrobalan
• white gallnut

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Terminalia brandisii

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Terminalia as the species Terminalia pallida.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is specifically recognized for its occurrence within the Indian Subcontinent. Its primary geographical presence is concentrated within the borders of India. Within this vast region, it occupies specific ecological niches suitable for its growth. Detailed botanical studies focus on its native habitat across the diverse landscapes of the country. Therefore, its known distribution is strictly limited to the Indian territory.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Terminalia pallida is characterized by its distinct growth form as a tree, exhibiting a robust and well-developed structure. It possesses a woody nature, featuring a solid, lignified stem and branches that provide the necessary mechanical support for its stature.

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Terminalia pallida 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 fruit.

Fruit

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Chemicals

Terminalia pallida has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, Crataegolic acid, Gallic acid, Isocetic acid, MYRISTIC ACID.

BETA-SITOSTEROL

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Crataegolic acid

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Gallic acid

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Isocetic acid

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MYRISTIC ACID

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Maslinic acid

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OLEANOLIC ACID

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ellagic acid

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lauric acid

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linoleic acid

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Activities

Terminalia pallida has 189 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, ACE-Inhibitor, Abortifacient, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor.

Antioxidant

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2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor

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ACE-Inhibitor

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Abortifacient

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Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Allergenic

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Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Analgesic

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Androgenic

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Anemiagenic

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Conditions

Terminalia pallida has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include myocardial infarction.

Myocardial infarction

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology