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Terminalia pendula var. pendula

Terminalia pendula var. pendula · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

scientifically known as Terminalia pendula var. pendula, is a distinguished medicinal plant valued for its therapeutic properties. Often found in tropical regions, this variety is utilized in traditional medicine to address various ailments. Its unique phytochemical composition offers significant potential for pharmacological research and natural healing applications.

Family
Combretaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Anogeissus Lanceolata · Conocarpus Acuminatus · 4 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Terminalia pendula var. pendula

Synonyms

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Myrtales
Family Combretaceae
Genus Terminalia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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
China China South-Central
Indian Subcontinent Assam
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh
Indian Subcontinent East Himalaya
Indian Subcontinent India
Indo-China Cambodia
Indo-China Laos
Indo-China Myanmar
Indo-China Thailand
Indo-China Vietnam

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Terminalia pendula var. pendula has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-Secoisolariciresinol, Anolignan A, Anolignan B, Anolignan C, Glycosides.

Chemicals reported in Terminalia pendula var. pendula
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
(-)-Secoisolariciresinol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anolignan A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anolignan B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anolignan C 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Glycosides 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Saponins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tannins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(-)-Secoisolariciresinol

  1. Journal of natural products

Anolignan A

  1. Journal of natural products

Anolignan B

  1. Journal of natural products

Anolignan C

  1. Journal of natural products

Glycosides

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Saponins

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Tannins

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Terminalia pendula var. pendula has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cardioprotective, Hypotensive, Vasorelaxant.

Activities reported in Terminalia pendula var. pendula
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Cardioprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hypotensive 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Vasorelaxant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Cardioprotective

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Hypotensive

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Vasorelaxant

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Terminalia pendula var. pendula has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include crude extract.

Preparations reported for Terminalia pendula var. pendula
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Crude extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Crude extract

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)