Terminalia superba
Terminalia superba, commonly known as the Superba Terminalia, is a significant medicinal tree valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammation and infections. This botanical species offers immense therapeutic potential for developing new natural medicinal compounds.
- Scientific name: Terminalia superba
- 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. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in the 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 superba, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In German, it is known as Limba, which is also the term used in Dutch (Limba). In Russian, it is called Лимба, while in Arabic, it is identified as هليلج رائع. Additionally, in Japanese, the plant is commonly called リンバ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Limba | Wikidata |
| ru | Лимба | Wikidata |
| nl | Limba | Wikidata |
| ar | هليلج رائع | Wikidata |
| ja | リンバ | Wikidata |
| arz | هليلج رائع | Wikidata |
| yo | Afàrà | Wikidata |
| ak | Ɔfram | Wikidata |
| ln | Lingoto | Wikidata |
| nb | Limba (treslag) | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found across several regions within West Tropical Africa. Its geographical range specifically includes the country of Benin. It can also be located within the borders of Gambia. Furthermore, the species is distributed through Ghana and Guinea. Finally, its presence is documented in the Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Terminalia superbia, possesses various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The stem bark is frequently harvested for its medicinal compounds, while the root is also valued in traditional practices for its healing potential. Additionally, the dried leaves are often prepared and used to extract bioactive constituents, making the entire structure of the plant a significant source of natural medicine.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Terminalia superba has 4 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial, Hypotensive, Antihypertensive, Cardioprotective.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypotensive | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Terminalia superba has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, Candida albicans, Plasmodium falciparum, hypertension.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |