Terminalia pallida
Terminalia pallida, commonly known as the pale terminalia, is a versatile medicinal tree native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, various parts of the plant, including bark and leaves, are utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues through bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Terminalia pallida
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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.
| 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 pallida, is known by various regional names across its native habitats. In English, it is commonly referred to as the pale terminalia, while in Swahili, it is known as mkinga. In local languages such as Yao, it is called mchenga, and in Chichewa, it is referred to as mchenga.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Terminalia pallida, utilizes its fruits as a significant component in various traditional medicinal applications. The fruit, which typically develops into a drupe-like structure, contains bioactive compounds that are often harvested for their therapeutic properties. In many ethnobotanical practices, these fruits are processed to treat specific ailments, highlighting the importance of the plant's reproductive parts in its overall medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Terminalia pallida 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 pallida has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include myocardial infarction.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| myocardial infarction | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |