Terminalia triflora
Terminalia triflora, commonly known as Triphala or Three-flowered Terminalia, is a significant medicinal tree native to South Asia. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is widely utilized in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Its leaves, bark, and fruits offer potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, supporting overall systemic health and wellness.
- Scientific name: Terminalia triflora
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Myrtales, falling into the family Combretaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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 triflora, is recognized by different names depending on the linguistic and cultural context. In Portuguese, it is commonly referred to as Capitãozinho, while in Arabic, it is known as هليلج ثلاثي الأزهار.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Capitãozinho | Wikidata |
| ar | هليلج ثلاثي الأزهار | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several regions of the South American continent. In Western South America, it can be found growing within the borders of Bolivia. Its presence in Brazil is extensive, spanning the West-Central, Southeast, and South regions of the country. Moving toward the southern part of the continent, the species is also located in Argentina. Specifically, the plant inhabits the Northeast area of Argentina, completing its geographical range.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Activities
Terminalia triflora has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |