Terminalia paniculata
Terminalia paniculata, commonly known as the terminalia tree, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, its bark, leaves, and fruits are utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Terminalia paniculata
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Myrtales and the family Combretaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Terminalia, specifically the species Terminalia paniculata.
| 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 paniculata, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Malayalam, it is commonly referred to as മരുത് (Maruthu), while in Telugu, it is known as చిరిమాను (Chirimanu). In Kannada, the plant is called ಹುನಾಲು (Hunaalu), and it is also identified as മരുത് (Maruthu) in Malayalam.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | മരുത് | Wikidata |
| te | చిరిమాను | Wikidata |
| kn | ಹುನಾಲು | Wikidata |
| ml | മരുത് | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the specific geographical region of the Indian Subcontinent. Its natural habitat is centered in India, where it thrives in local ecosystems. Within this territory, it contributes to the diverse botanical landscape of the country. The distribution of the species appears to be concentrated in these particular areas. Consequently, its presence is a characteristic feature of the Indian subcontinent's flora.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Terminalia paniculata, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices. The roots are often sought after for their specific therapeutic properties, while the bark and the thicker Bark layers are frequently processed to extract bioactive compounds. Furthermore, the leaf tissue serves as a vital source of medicinal constituents, making the entire structure of the plant significant for pharmacological study.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf tissue | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Terminalia paniculata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include tannin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Terminalia paniculata 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 paniculata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hyperglycemia, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |