Terminalia pendula var. pendula
Terminalia pendula var. pendula, commonly known as the Weeping Terminalia, is a majestic evergreen tree native to tropical regions. Renowned for its elegant, drooping branches and dense canopy, it serves both aesthetic and medicinal purposes. Its various parts are traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat diverse ailments effectively.
- Scientific name: Terminalia pendula var. pendula
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Myrtales, it is a member of the family Combretaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Terminalia as the specific variety Terminalia pendula var. pendula.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Combretaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Terminalia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range spanning across parts of Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central region. The species is also widely distributed throughout the Indian Subcontinent, including India and Bangladesh. Furthermore, it can be found in the unique ecological zones of Assam and the East Himalaya. These various locations highlight the diverse habitats where this medicinal plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Activities
Terminalia pendula var. pendula has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cardioprotective, Hypotensive, Vasorelaxant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypotensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vasorelaxant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |