Terminalia stenostachya
Terminalia stenostachya, commonly known as the "African terminalia," is a significant medicinal tree native to various African tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized to treat ailments such as skin infections, digestive issues, and inflammation, playing a vital role in indigenous healthcare systems.
- Scientific name: Terminalia stenostachya
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Myrtales, it is classified under the family Combretaceae and the genus Terminalia. Specifically, the species is identified as Terminalia stenostachya.
| 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 stenostachya, is recognized by its specific common name in Arabic as هليلج رفيع السنابل.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | هليلج رفيع السنابل | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several key regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moving toward East Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in Tanzania. Its distribution also extends into South Tropical Africa, covering the territories of Malawi and Mozambique. Additionally, the species is documented as being present in Zambia, completing its southern reach.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
Activities
Terminalia stenostachya has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |