Terminalia pendula var. phillyreifolia
Terminalia pendula var. phillyreifolia, commonly known as a distinct variety of the Terminalia genus, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional healing. Renowned for its unique botanical characteristics, this variety offers diverse therapeutic potential, often utilized in herbal remedies to address various ailments through its potent bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Terminalia pendula var. phillyreifolia
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Myrtales, it is a member of the family Combretaceae. It is specifically identified under the genus Terminalia as the variety pendula var. phillyreifolia.
| 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, Terminalia pendula var. phillyreifolia, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its presence is primarily noted within the broader Indo-China region. Specifically, the natural distribution of this particular variety is concentrated in Myanmar. This localized occurrence suggests that the species is adapted to the unique environmental conditions found in that area. Consequently, its habitat remains geographically restricted to this specific part of Southeast Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Terminalia pendula var. phillyreifolia, possesses several distinct morphological features used in its medicinal application. The leaves are a primary characteristic, typically serving as a key component in various herbal preparations. The structure of the plant is supported by a robust stem, which contains a significant amount of stem bark that holds specific therapeutic properties. Furthermore, the external bark of the tree is often harvested, as it contains the concentrated phytochemicals necessary for its traditional medicinal uses.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem (stem bark) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Terminalia pendula var. phillyreifolia has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antinociceptive, Antioxidant, Antiplasmodial, Antithrombotic.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antithrombotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |