Terminalia phanerophlebia
Terminalia phanerophlebia, commonly known as the "veined Terminalia," is a significant medicinal tree found across tropical African landscapes. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, various parts of the plant are traditionally utilized to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues, offering immense potential for modern therapeutic research.
- Scientific name: Terminalia phanerophlebia
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Myrtales and placed in the family Combretaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Terminalia.
| 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 phanerophlebia, is referred to by the common name 束叶榄仁 in Chinese (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 束叶榄仁 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the diverse ecosystems of South Tropical Africa, specifically in Mozambique. Its range extends further into the Southern Africa region, where it can be located in the KwaZulu-Natal province. Additionally, the species is documented to grow within the borders of Eswatini. Within the broader Southern African landscape, it is also distributed across the Northern Provinces. Consequently, these specific locations define the known geographical footprint of Terminalia phanerophlebia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Eswatini | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Terminalia phanerophlebia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hydroxytyrosol, olivetol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hydroxytyrosol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| olivetol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Terminalia phanerophlebia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include respiratory diseases.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| respiratory diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |