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1. Chemical Composition of Combretum erythrophyllum Leaf and Stem Bark Extracts

Author:
Sahejna Bantho; Yougasphree Naidoo; Yaser Hassan Dewir; Ayuvna Bantho; Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy
Source:
Horticulturae 2022 v.8 no.8 pp. -
ISSN:
2311-7524
Subject:
Combretum; Erythrophyllum; bark; chemical composition; chloroform; flavonoids; gas chromatography-mass spectrometry; hexane; leaves; lupeol; methanol; mucilages; pharmaceutical industry; saponins; sitosterols; traditional medicine; Southern Africa
Abstract:
... Combretaceae is a large Angiosperm family that is highly sought after because of its pronounced medicinal value. Combretum is recognized as the largest genus, prevalent in southern Africa due to its extensive use in traditional medicine. This study aimed to provide a comparative analysis of the phytochemical constituents of the leaf and stembark extracts of Combretum erythrophyllum (Burch.) Sond. ...
DOI:
10.3390/horticulturae8080755

2. Climate change threatens the distribution of major woody species and ecosystem services provision in southern Africa

Author:
Alpo Kapuka; Laura Dobor; Tomáš Hlásny
Source:
Science of the total environment 2022 v.850 pp. 158006
ISSN:
0048-9697
Subject:
Combretum; Guibourtia coleosperma; Schinziophyton rautanenii; algorithms; biodiversity; climate change; data collection; decline; ecosystems; energy; environment; land use; vegetation; woody plants; Southern Africa
Abstract:
... In southern Africa, woody vegetation provides essential ecological, regulation, and cultural ecosystem services (ES), yet many species and ecosystems are increasingly threatened by climate change and land-use transformations. We investigated the effect of climate change on the distribution of eight species in 18 countries in southern Africa, covering 36% of the continent. We proposed a loser/winne ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158006

3. Combretum micranthum G. Don protects hypertension induced by L-NAME by cardiovascular and renal remodelling through reversing inflammation and oxidative stress

Author:
Mabozou Kpemissi; Veeresh Prabhakar Veerapur; Doddamavattur Shivalingaiah Suhas; Tumbadi Adinarayanashetty Puneeth; Rudrappa Nandeesh; Sachidananda Vijayakumar; Kwashie Eklu-Gadegbeku
Source:
Journal of functional foods 2022 v.94 pp. 105132
ISSN:
1756-4646
Subject:
Combretum; blood pressure; blood serum; body weight; diabetes; electrocardiography; heart; histopathology; hypertension; inflammation; kidney diseases; kidneys; liver; liver function; males; necrosis; neoplasms; oral administration; oxidative stress; renal function; Western Africa
Abstract:
... Combretum micranthum (CM) leaves is commonly used as a traditional medication in West Africa to treat diabetes and renal illness. However, the effectiveness of CM extract in hypertensive nephropathy is not scientifically validated. The present experiment designed to illustrate the protecting ability of standardized extract of CM in L-NAME (N-ω-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester) intoxicated hypertensiv ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jff.2022.105132

4. A Comparison of Water Imbibition and Controlled Deterioration in Five Orthodox Species

Author:
Kayode Fatokun; Richard Peter Beckett; Boby Varghese
Source:
Agronomy 2022 v.12 no.7 pp. -
ISSN:
2073-4395
Subject:
Bolusanthus speciosus; Combretum; Erythrina caffra; Erythrophyllum; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; Pisum sativum; agronomy; electrolyte leakage; imbibition; relative humidity; seed germination; tissue paper; viability
Abstract:
... Orthodox seeds deteriorate even when stored in the best of conditions; hence, it is very important to monitor germination in stored seeds. To assess orthodox seed deterioration, a germination test is usually employed. This study assessed and compared seed deterioration in five orthodox species using electrolyte leakage and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The study also compared wat ...
DOI:
10.3390/agronomy12071486

5. Evaluation of the analgesic and antipyretic activity of methanol extract of Combretum bauchiense Hutch & Dalziel (Combretaceae) leaves

Author:
Odoh Uchenna Estella; Agubata Chuka William; Obi Patrick; Chikeoku Ikenna; Theodora Mba; Onugwu Obinna; Uzor Ginikachukwu
Source:
Phytomedicine plus 2022 v.2 no.1 pp. 100166
ISSN:
2667-0313
Subject:
Combretum; acetaminophen; acute toxicity; analgesic effect; bakers yeast; body weight; chemical constituents of plants; fever; flavonoids; formalin; methanol; models; morphine; oral administration; pain; prostaglandins; saponins; secondary metabolites; tail; tail flick test; traditional medicine; turpentine
Abstract:
... Medicinal plants make up a vital component of therapeutics. The pharmacologic effect of medicinal plants can be said to be related to the nature of their phytochemical constituents or secondary metabolites. Combretum bauchiense is an African folk plant of the family Combretaceae. Over the years Species of the Combretaceae family has been associated with native us as antipyretic and analgesic subst ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.phyplu.2021.100166

6. Proximate composition, minerals, vitamins, phytochemical constituents and anti-nutrient profile of Beilschmiedia mannii seeds and Combretum racemosum leaves for soup preparation

Author:
Emmanuel Sina Akintimehin; Kayode Olayele Karigidi; Emmanuel Oche Anthony; Foluso Olutope Adetuyi
Source:
Journal of food science and technology 2022 v.59 no.5 pp. 1847-1854
ISSN:
0022-1155
Subject:
Beilschmiedia; Combretum; antinutritional factors; carbohydrates; crude fat; crude protein; energy; food enrichment; food preparation; leaves; niacin; odors; oxalates; phytic acid; phytochemicals; proximate composition; riboflavin; soups; taste; thiamin
Abstract:
... Several vegetables are used in food preparation to improve the aroma, taste, appearance with less attention on the nutrient and anti-nutrient content. This study investigated the proximate, vitamins, minerals and anti-nutrients profile of Beilschmiedia manni seed and Combretum racemosum leaf. Proximate composition, vitamins, mineral analysis and anti-nutrient profile were determined using standard ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13197-021-05198-y

7. Seasonal dynamics on nutritive value, chemical estimates and in vitro dry matter degradability of some woody species found in rangelands of South Africa

Author:
Khuliso Emmanuel Ravhuhali; Ntokozo Happy Msiza; Humbelani Silas Mudau
Source:
Agroforestry systems 2022 v.96 no.1 pp. 23-33
ISSN:
0167-4366
Subject:
Balanites maughamii; Berchemia discolor; Berchemia zeyheri; Bridelia; Combretum; Dalbergia melanoxylon; Dichrostachys cinerea; Grewia; Melia azedarach; Ormocarpum; Senegalia nigrescens; Vachellia karroo; Vachellia nilotica; Ziziphus mucronata; agroforestry; ambient temperature; crude protein; defoliation; interspecific variation; livestock productivity; metabolizable energy; summer; winter; woody plants; South Africa
Abstract:
... Unlocking browse species in semi-arid regions can be a key to improving the livestock productivity. The research was conducted to assess the browse species variation in chemical composition and in vitro dry matter degradability as influenced by seasonal (summer and winter) changes. Leaves from ten randomly selected browsable trees from sixteen species (Vachellia karroo, Senegalia nigrescens, Vache ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10457-021-00683-x

8. The foliar trichomes of Combretum apiculatum subsp. apiculatum (Combretaceae): Morphoanatomy and histochemistry

Author:
M. Parusnath; Y. Naidoo; N. Akwu
Source:
South African journal of botany 2022 v.150 pp. 528-547
ISSN:
0254-6299
Subject:
Combretum; carboxylation; cell viability; conjunctivitis; gastrointestinal system; histochemistry; hydroxylation; leaf development; leaves; leprosy; lignin; mucilages; phytochemicals; polyphenols; secondary metabolites; terpenoids; trichomes
Abstract:
... Combretum apiculatum Sond. subsp. apiculatum is an important plant used in the traditional medicinal treatment of many diseases including gastrointestinal disorders, conjunctivitis, aches and leprosy. The plant's medicinal properties are putatively associated with secondary metabolites present in trichomes found on the leaf surfaces. This study aimed to investigate the distribution and morphology ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.sajb.2022.08.024

9. A new flavonoid glycoside from Tapinanthus sp. (Loranthaceae) and evaluation of anticancer activity of extract and some isolated compounds

Author:
Isaac Silvère Gade; Corinne Chadeneau; Tagne Simo Richard; Alex De Théodore Atchade; Emmanuel Talla; Paul Seite; Brigitte Vannier; Jérôme Guillard; Sophie Laurent; Celine Henoumont; Armel H. Kamdje Nwabo; Jean-Marc Muller
Source:
Natural product research 2022 v.36 no.16 pp. 4085-4093
ISSN:
1478-6427
Subject:
Combretum; Tapinanthus; antineoplastic activity; flavonoids; glioblastoma; glycosides; host plants; mass spectrometry; methanol; neoplasm cells; parasitic plants; research
Abstract:
... The present work describes the isolation and anticancer activity of Tapinanthus sp. which is a hemi parasitic plant harvested on Combretum glutinosum, the host plant. Phytochemical study afforded a new flavonoid glycoside, tapinantoside (1) isolated for the first time from natural source, alongside six known compounds (2-7). Structure of compounds were elucidated by extensive spectroscopic analyse ...
DOI:
10.1080/14786419.2021.1963243

10. Allometric models for improving aboveground biomass estimates in West African savanna ecosystems

Author:
Moussa Ganamé; Philippe Bayen; Issaka Ouédraogo; Larba Hubert Balima; Adjima Thiombiano
Source:
Trees, forests and people 2021 v.4 pp. 100077
ISSN:
2666-7193
Subject:
Anogeissus leiocarpa; Combretum; Isoberlinia; Mitragyna; Pterocarpus erinaceus; aboveground biomass; allometry; carbon; carbon sequestration; carbon sinks; climate change; dominant species; ecosystems; equations; models; reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation; savannas; socioeconomics; tree and stand measurements; trees; wood density; woody plants; Burkina Faso
Abstract:
... West African Sudanian savanna ecosystems greatly contribute to local peoples’ livelihoods and climate change mitigation. Yet, the contribution of these ecosystems to carbon storage remains poorly documented due to the lack of accurate biomass predictive tools. Therefore, biomass allometric models developed at both the species-level and site-level may greatly improve carbon stock estimation. In thi ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.tfp.2021.100077

11. Bioefficacy of seed oils from combretum and lannea species against Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae)

Author:
Samuel Fogné Drabo; Judicaël Thomas Ouilly; Rahim Romba; Imael H. N. Bassole; Olivier Gnankine
Source:
International journal of tropical insect science 2021 v.41 no.4 pp. 3041-3048
ISSN:
1742-7592
Subject:
Bemisia tabaci; Combretum; Lannea; acetamiprid; acetone; chemical control; chloroform; chlorpyrifos; deltamethrin; hexane; insects; leaves; pests; toxicity; Burkina Faso
Abstract:
... Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) is a major pest of many agricultural and ornamental crops responsible for damages that cause significant economic losses. Insecticides are commonly used in the field to control populations of B. tabaci leading to rapid development of resistance making the use of insecticides ineffective. Therefore, other strategies must be developed for the manag ...
DOI:
10.1007/s42690-021-00496-6

12. Cathodic Water Enhances Seedling Emergence and Growth of Controlled Deteriorated Orthodox Seeds

Author:
Kayode Fatokun; Richard P. Beckett; Boby Varghese; Norman W. Pammenter
Source:
Plants 2021 v.10 no.6 pp. -
ISSN:
2223-7747
Subject:
Bolusanthus speciosus; Combretum; Erythrina caffra; Erythrophyllum; biomass; calcium; germination; greenhouse experimentation; lipid peroxidation; magnesium; oxidative stress; photosynthesis; seedling emergence; seedling growth; trees; water content
Abstract:
... All orthodox seeds eventually deteriorate during storage, a well-known problem in seed banking. Here we used a greenhouse study to test if priming deteriorated seeds with cathodic water can improve the emergence and subsequent seedling growth of three South African tree species, Bolusanthus speciosus, Combretum erythrophyllum and Erythrina caffra. Other priming solutions investigated were calcium ...
DOI:
10.3390/plants10061170

13. Data on the mechanisms of antidiarrhoeal activity of methanol leaf extract of Combretum hypopilinum Diels (Combretaceae): Involvement of opioidergic and (α1 and β)-adrenergic pathways

Author:
Mubarak Hussaini Ahmad; Abdulkadir Umar Zezi; Sherifat Bola Anafi; Zakariyya Alhassan; Mustapha Mohammed; Rabi'u Nuhu Danraka
Source:
Data in Brief 2021 v.36 pp. 107155
ISSN:
2352-3409
Subject:
Combretum; antidiarrheal effect; artificial intelligence; cecum; charcoal; data collection; diarrhea; leaf extracts; methanol; mice; naloxone; pilocarpine; propranolol; pylorus; small intestine; traditional medicine; yohimbine; Nigeria
Abstract:
... This article describes the dataset for the elucidation of the possible mechanisms of antidiarrhoeal actions of methanol leaves extract of Combretum hypopilinum (Diels) Combretaceae in mice. The plant has been used in traditional medicine to treat diarrhoea in Nigeria and other African countries. We introduce the data for the antidiarrhoeal activity of the methanol leaf extract of Combretum hypopil ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.dib.2021.107155

14. Diversity, population structure and regeneration status of woody species in different habitats in Maun Educational Park, northern Botswana

Author:
Keotshephile Kashe; Demel Teketay; Alison Heath; Mmusi Mmusi; Tumisang Mathope; Meleko Khululo Galelebalwe; Chief Tsholofelo; Charles Mpofu
Source:
Journal of forest research 2021 v.26 no.4 pp. 294-302
ISSN:
1610-7403
Subject:
Combretum; Vachellia tortilis; anthropogenic activities; floodplains; forests; habitats; herbivores; highlands; population structure; research; riparian areas; species recruitment; species richness; woody plants; Botswana
Abstract:
... The diversity and population structure of woody species at Maun Educational Park (MEP) was investigated from June to July 2018. A total of 23, 18 and 30 quadrats of 20 × 20 m size were laid down at 50 m intervals along a transect line at riparian, seasonal floodplain and upland habitat, respectively. The Shannon diversity index and evenness were 1.87 and 1.54 in the riparian habitat, 2.01 and 0.77 ...
DOI:
10.1080/13416979.2021.1896069

15. Drought and fire determine juvenile and adult woody diversity and dominance in a semi‐arid African savanna

Author:
Felix D. Trotter; Caroline E. R. Lehmann; Jason E. Donaldson; Happy E. Mangena; Catherine L. Parr; Sally Archibald
Source:
Biotropica 2022 v.54 no.4 pp. 1015-1029
ISSN:
0006-3606
Subject:
Combretum; Dichrostachys cinerea; El Nino; Senegalia nigrescens; adults; atmospheric precipitation; community structure; dominant species; drought; juveniles; national parks; new species; plant communities; savannas; species richness; temporal variation; woody plants; South Africa
Abstract:
... The aim of this study was to understand how communities of adult and juvenile (seedlings and saplings) woody plants were impacted by fire and the 2014–2016 El Niño drought in Kruger National Park, South Africa. We used a landscape‐scale fire experiment spanning 2013–2019 in a semi‐arid savanna in the central west of Kruger National Park (mean annual precipitation, 543 mm). Adult and juvenile woody ...
DOI:
10.1111/btp.13126

16. Early Selection of Tree Species for Regeneration in Degraded Woodland of Southeastern Congo Basin

Author:
Jean Marc Kaumbu Kyalamakasa; Michel Mpundu Mubemba Mulambi; Emery Kasongo Lenge Mukonzo; Mylor Ngoy Shutcha; Honoré Tekeu; Alphonse Kalambulwa Nkombe; Damase Khasa
Source:
Forests 2021 v.12 no.2 pp. -
ISSN:
1999-4907
Subject:
Combretum; Julbernardia globiflora; Pterocarpus; basins; biomass; charcoal; dry matter partitioning; early selection; forests; ontogeny; reforestation; seed germination; seedling growth; seedlings; survival rate; trees; woodlands
Abstract:
... Miombo woodland (MW) has several multi-purpose forest species, which are over-exploited for agriculture, charcoal and logging. Industrial plantations are among the promising solutions for sustainable management of MW, but high-yielding MW species are still lacking in the forestry sector. In this context, the present study assessed the growth of MW species, with respect to their early (ES) or late ...
DOI:
10.3390/f12020117

17. In vitro bioactivity of the fractions and isolated compound from Combretum elaeagnoides leaf extract against selected foodborne pathogens

Author:
Rosemary C. Erhabor; Mutalib A. Aderogba; Joseph O. Erhabor; Sanah M. Nkadimeng; Lyndy J. McGaw
Source:
Journal of ethnopharmacology 2021 v.273 pp. 113981
ISSN:
0378-8741
Subject:
Combretum; Escherichia coli; Salmonella Typhimurium; Staphylococcus aureus; antimicrobial properties; antioxidant activity; bioactive compounds; biofilm; biomass; colorimetry; cytotoxicity; diarrhea; ethyl acetate; fever; food industry; food preservation; food spoilage; gentian violet; hookworms; inflammation; kidneys; leaf extracts; leaves; methanol; minimum inhibitory concentration; monkeys; motivation; pain; tetrazolium; traditional medicine
Abstract:
... Combretum species are used traditionally for the treatment of diarrhoea, hookworm, fever, inflammation, pain and infectious diseases. Infections are commonly caused by the intake of food contaminated with foodborne pathogens. These are a significant concern in the food industry owing to their ability to form biofilms and cause food spoilage, despite the availability of modern food preservation tec ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2021.113981

18. Inhibition of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) enzyme and human skin carcinoma cell growth by Combretum apiculatum Sond.

Author:
Jacqueline Maphutha; Danielle Twilley; Namrita Lall
Source:
South African journal of botany 2021 v.140 pp. 95-102
ISSN:
0254-6299
Subject:
Combretum; acetaminophen; botany; cell growth; hepatoma; humans; inhibitory concentration 50; keratinocytes; leaf extracts; melanoma; neoplasm cells; phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase; protective effect; skin (animal); skin neoplasms; squamous cell carcinoma; toxicity
Abstract:
... The aim of this study was to determine the antiproliferative effect of an ethanolic leaf extract of Combretum apiculatum (CA) against human epidermoid carcinoma (A431) and human malignant melanoma (UCT-MEL1) cells, the toxic potential of CA on non-cancerous human keratinocytes (HaCat) and to evaluate the inhibitory activity against the phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K) enzyme, which is involved ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.sajb.2021.03.031

19. Investigating antimicrobial compounds in South African Combretaceae species using a biochemometric approach

Author:
Chinedu P. Anokwuru; Maxleene Sandasi; Weiyang Chen; Sandy van Vuuren; Ishaku L. Elisha; Sandra Combrinck; Alvaro M. Viljoen
Source:
Journal of ethnopharmacology 2021 v.269 pp. 113681
ISSN:
0378-8741
Subject:
Bacillus cereus; Combretum; Quisqualis; Salmonella Typhimurium; Terminalia; antibacterial properties; biomarkers; mass spectrometry; metabolomics; methanol; plant biochemistry; traditional medicine; triterpenoids; ultra-performance liquid chromatography; South Africa
Abstract:
... Many species within the family Combretaceae are popular medicinal plants that are used traditionally to treat various conditions, of which many are related to bacterial infections. Global concerns regarding the increasing resistance of pathogens towards currently available antibiotics have encouraged researchers to find new drugs with antibacterial activity, particularly from plant sources. This s ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2020.113681

20. Mechanisms of antidiarrhoeal activity of methanol leaf extract of Combretum hypopilinum diels (combretaceae): Involvement of opioidergic and (α1 and β)-adrenergic pathways

Author:
Mubarak Hussaini Ahmad; Abdulkadir Umar Zezi; Sherifat Bola Anafi; Zakariyya Alhassan; Mustapha Mohammed; Rabi'u Nuhu Danraka
Source:
Journal of ethnopharmacology 2021 v.269 pp. 113750
ISSN:
0378-8741
Subject:
Combretum; acute toxicity; adults; antidiarrheal effect; charcoal; diarrhea; gastrointestinal motility; leaf extracts; lethal dose 50; methanol; naloxone; pilocarpine; propranolol; traditional medicine; yohimbine; Africa
Abstract:
... The plant Combretum hypopilinum Diels (Combretaceae) is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of diarrhoea and other diseases in Africa. Previously, the antidiarrhoeal activity of its methanol leaf extract was reported. However, the mechanism(s) responsible for this activity is yet to be evaluated. This study aimed to elucidate the possible mechanism(s) of antidiarrhoeal activity of metha ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2020.113750

21. Myricitrin from Combretum lanceolatum Exhibits Inhibitory Effect on DNA-Topoisomerase Type IIα and Protective Effect Against In Vivo Doxorubicin-Induced Mutagenicity

Author:
Renata Trentin Perdomo; Camila Pineze Defende; Patrick da Silva Mirowski; Talita Vilalva Freire; Simone Schneider Weber; Walmir Silva Garcez; Zaira da Rosa Guterres; Maria de Fátima Cepa Matos; Fernanda Rodrigues Garcez
Source:
Journal of medicinal food 2021 v.24 no.3 pp. 273-281
ISSN:
1557-7600
Subject:
Combretum; DNA damage; DNA topoisomerase; Drosophila melanogaster; antimutagenic activity; antineoplastic activity; breasts; cell lines; chemoprevention; colon; crossing; cytotoxicity; doxorubicin; enzyme inhibition; food plants; fruits; kidneys; leukemia; mechanism of action; mutagenicity; myricetin; neoplasm cells; progeny; protective effect; somatic mutation; tetrazolium
Abstract:
... Flavonoids—compounds abundant in balanced daily diets—have been extensively investigated for biological activity. The pronounced antiproliferative effects of flavonoids have prompted studies to elucidate their mode of action against tumor cells. The anticancer properties of myricetin, a 3′,4′,5′-tri-hydroxylated flavonol, have been confirmed for a number of neoplasms, but myricitrin, its 3-O-rhamn ...
DOI:
10.1089/jmf.2020.0033

22. Norquandrangularic acid D, a new trinorcycloartane isolated from the leaves of Combretum quadrangulare

Author:
Huu-Hung Nguyen; Xuan-Hao Bui; Thi-Minh-Dinh Tran; Jirapast Sichaem; Thi-Kim-Dung Le; Ngoc-Hong Nguyen; Thuc-Huy Duong
Source:
Journal of Asian natural products research 2022 v.24 no.7 pp. 691-696
ISSN:
1477-2213
Subject:
Combretum; acarbose; apigenin; betulinic acid; luteolin; research; spectroscopy; Vietnam
Abstract:
... Phytochemical investigation on the leaves of Combretum quadrangulare growing in Vietnam afforded a new trinorcycloartane triterpenoid, norquandrangularic acid D (1), along with three known compounds, betulinic acid (2), luteolin (3), and apigenin (4). Their structures were elucidated using spectroscopic methods and comparison was made with reports in the literature. Compounds 1 and 3 were evaluate ...
DOI:
10.1080/10286020.2021.1953481

23. Nuclear DNA content and chromosome number determination in a Sahel medicinal plant, Combretum micranthum G. Don

Author:
Hamidou F. Sakhanokho; Nurul Islam-Faridi; Barbara J. Smith
Source:
Journal of crop improvement 2022 v.36 no.6 pp. 866-874
ISSN:
1542-7536
Subject:
Combretum; chromosome number; chromosomes; domestication; economic valuation; genomics; germplasm; medicinal plants; nuclear genome; phylogeny; shrubs; trees; Senegal
Abstract:
... Combretum micranthum G. Don, also known as kinkéliba, is native to West Africa where the plant grows wild as a shrub, liana, or tree and is valued for its numerous attributes including health and nutritional benefits. Despite this, genetic information commensurate with its economic value is lacking. The aim of this study was to determine the nuclear DNA content and chromosome numbers of C. micrant ...
Handle:
10113/7709680
DOI:
10.1080/15427528.2022.2030447

24. A review of Combretum falcatum (Welw. ex Hiern) Jongkind (Combretaceae) and related species from Africa, including Combretum baldwinii Jongkind, sp. nov., from Nigeria

Author:
Carel C. H. Jongkind
Source:
Adansonia 2021 v.43 no.22 pp. 241-249
ISSN:
1280-8571
Subject:
Adansonia; Combretum; Quisqualis; Central Africa; Nigeria
Abstract:
... Several new Combretum Loefl. (Combretaceae) collections from Central Africa have revealed a taxonomical confusion in that genus. To correct these mistakes two species, C. pellegrinianum Exell and C. littoreum (Engler) Engler & Diels, are resurrected and one variety, Quisqualis falcata var. mussaendiflora (Engl. & Diels) Liben, is transferred again to species level as C. mussaendiflorum Engl. & Die ...
DOI:
10.5252/adansonia2021v43a22

25. 50 years of woody vegetation changes in the Ferlo (Senegal) assessed by high-resolution imagery and field surveys

Author:
Morgane Dendoncker; Martin Brandt; Kjeld Rasmussen; Simon Taugourdeau; Rasmus Fensholt; Compton J. Tucker; Caroline Vincke
Source:
Regional environmental change 2020 v.20 no.4 pp. 137
ISSN:
1436-3798
Subject:
Acacia tortilis; Balanites aegyptiacus; Combretum; Sahel; Sclerocarya birrea; desertification; drought; drought tolerance; dry environmental conditions; ecosystems; inventories; remote sensing; satellites; savannas; shrubs; species diversity; surveys; trees; Senegal
Abstract:
... Woody vegetation dynamics in the Sahel have been debated since the great droughts of the 1970s–1980s. Here, we combined high-resolution satellite and aerial imagery, field inventory, and historical botanical records to study woody vegetation trends over the years 1965, 1980, 2008, and 2018 in the Ferlo, the Sahelian sylvo-pastoral zone of Senegal. While tree density has decreased from 1965 (14.8 t ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10113-020-01724-4

26. Acetylation Treatment for the Batch Processing of Natural Fibers: Effects on Constituents, Tensile Properties and Surface Morphology of Selected Plant Stem Fibers

Author:
Isiaka Oluwole Oladele; Omokafe Seun Michael; Adeolu Adesoji Adediran; Oluwayomi Peter Balogun; Folorunso Ojo Ajagbe
Source:
Fibers 2020 v.8 no.12 pp. -
ISSN:
2079-6439
Subject:
Combretum; Dombeya; acetylation; ambient temperature; bananas; batch systems; behavior; cellulose; density; hemicellulose; plant fibers; tensile strength
Abstract:
... This work was on the comparative evaluation of the property effects obtainable when acetylation is applied to parts of selected agro fibers that are obtainable within common localities. The fibers were subjected to different concentrations of acetylation treatment at ambient temperature for 3 h. The physico-chemical, morphological, and tensile properties of the fibers were examined after the treat ...
DOI:
10.3390/fib8120073

27. Acute and subchronic oral toxicity assessments of Combretum micranthum (Combretaceae) in Wistar rats

Author:
Mabozou Kpemissi; Kossi Metowogo; Mamatchi Melila; Veeresh P. Veerapur; Mihai Negru; Marian Taulescu; Adrian-Valentin Potârniche; Doddamavattur Shivalingaiah Suhas; Tumbadi Adinarayanashetty Puneeth; Sachidananda Vijayakumar; Kwashie Eklu-Gadegbeku; Kodjo Aklikokou
Source:
Toxicology reports 2020 v.7 pp. 162-168
ISSN:
2214-7500
Subject:
Combretum; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; abnormal behavior; absorbance; acute toxicity; body weight; cyanides; death; diabetes mellitus; females; histopathology; hypertension; lethal dose 50; liver; malaria; males; mortality; nephroprotective effect; oral administration; toxicity testing; traditional medicine; Western Africa
Abstract:
... Combretum micranthum (CM) (Combretaceae) is widely used in traditional medicine throughout West Africa for the treatment of diabetes, hypertension, inflammation, malaria and liver ailments. In our recent research we demonstrated that CM has nephroprotective potentials in diabetes mellitus, hypertension and renal disorders. However, to the best of our knowledge, no systematic study concerning its to ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.toxrep.2020.01.007

28. Anti-sickling activities of two isolated compounds from the root of Combretum racemosum P. beauv. (Combretaceae)

Author:
Tayo I. Famojuro; Abiodun A. Adeyemi; Temitayo O. Ajayi; Foluke A. Fasola; Yukiharu Fukushi; Olayemi O. Omotade; Jones O. Moody
Source:
Journal of ethnopharmacology 2021 v.273 pp. 113992
ISSN:
0378-8741
Subject:
Combretum; chloroform; chromatography; ellagic acid; erythrocytes; ethyl acetate; hemoglobin; mass spectrometry; methanol; nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy; phytochemicals; research planning; sickle cell anemia; sodium metabisulfite; traditional medicine; Nigeria
Abstract:
... Evaluation of plants such as Combretum racemosum with claimed traditional use in the management of sickle cell anaemia in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa could serve as a useful research strategy in the search for potential anti-sickling drugs and templates. Aim of the study: This study aimed at evaluating the antisickling potential of C. racemosum by activity-guided purification and isolat ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2021.113992

29. Antimicrobial investigation of ethnobotanically selected guinean plant species

Author:
Mamadou Aliou Baldé; Emmy Tuenter; Mohamed Sahar Traoré; An Matheeussen; Paul Cos; Louis Maes; Aïssata Camara; Nyanga Luopou Haba; Kalaya Gomou; Mamadou Saliou Telly Diallo; Elhadj Saïdou Baldé; Luc Pieters; Aliou Mamadou Balde; Kenn Foubert
Source:
Journal of ethnopharmacology 2020 v.263 pp. 113232
ISSN:
0378-8741
Subject:
Candida albicans; Combretum; Escherichia coli; Gardenia ternifolia; Landolphia; Plasmodium falciparum; Staphylococcus aureus; Swartzia; Terminalia; antimalarials; antimicrobial properties; bark; ethnobotany; inhibitory concentration 50; interviews; leaves; medicinal plants; methylene chloride; mouth diseases; plant extracts; skin diseases; traditional medicine; Guinea
Abstract:
... In Guinea, medicinal plants play an important role in the management of infectious diseases including urinary disorders, skin diseases and oral diseases. This study was carried out to collect medicinal plant species employed for the treatment of these diseases and to investigate their antimicrobial potential.Based on an ethnobotanical investigation carried out in three Guinean regions, 74 traditio ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2020.113232

30. Composition and physicochemical properties of Combretum collinum, Combretum micranthum, Combretum nigricans, and Combretum niorense seeds and seed oils from Burkina Faso

Author:
Adjima Bougma; Aminata Sere; Bazoin Sylvain Raoul Bazie; Hassane Sangare; Judicaël Thomas Ouilly; Imael Henri Nestor Bassole
Source:
The journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society 2021 v.98 no.11 pp. 1083-1092
ISSN:
0003-021X
Subject:
Combretum; acidity; crude fat; cysteine; gas chromatography; high performance liquid chromatography; lysine; methionine; oxidative stability; saponification; savannas; triacylglycerols; Burkina Faso
Abstract:
... Combretum collinum, Combretum micranthum, Combretum nigricans, and Combretum niorense are abundant unconventional seed oils of the African savannah. In this study, the proximate, mineral, amino acid, fatty acid, and triacylglycerol compositions of the four seed oils were quantified, and the oxidative and physicochemical properties were investigated. The amino acid, fatty acid, and triacylglycerol ...
DOI:
10.1002/aocs.12540

31. Ecophysiology and morphology of seed germination and seedling emergence of Combretum lanceolatum Pohl ex Eichler

Author:
Vanessa Couto Soares; Wanderleia de Vargas; Ana Maria de Menezes Zanoni; L. Felipe Daibes; Liana Baptista de Lima
Source:
Revista brasileira de botânica 2021 v.44 no.1 pp. 249-262
ISSN:
0100-8404
Subject:
Combretum; coir; dominant species; dormancy; ecophysiology; fruits; greenhouses; photoperiod; plant propagation; sand; seed germination; seed morphology; seedling emergence; seedlings; soil; starch; temperature; tissue paper; vermiculite; wetlands; Brazil; Pantanal
Abstract:
... Combretum lanceolatum Pohl ex Eichler is a widely dominant species of the Pantanal wetland, Brazil. We investigated the ecophysiological and morphological features of seed germination and seedling emergence to explain the establishment success of C. lanceolatum in the field. Hence, seed morphoanatomy and seedling morphology were described. Germination tests were conducted in different substrate ty ...
DOI:
10.1007/s40415-020-00681-w

32. Host Plant Availability and Nest-Site Selection of the Social Spider Stegodyphus dumicola Pocock, 1898 (Eresidae)

Author:
Clémence Rose; Andreas Schramm; John Irish; Trine Bilde; Tharina L. Bird
Source:
Insects 2021 v.13 no.1 pp. -
ISSN:
2075-4450
Subject:
Acacia; Boscia; Combretum; Dichrostachys cinerea; Parkinsonia; Tarchonanthus camphoratus; Ziziphus; habitats; host plants; insects; nesting sites; nests; odors; silk; spiders; vegetation; Namibia
Abstract:
... An animals’ habitat defines the resources that are available for its use, such as host plants or food sources, and the use of these resources are critical for optimizing fitness. Spiders are abundant in all terrestrial habitats and are often associated with vegetation, which may provide structure for anchoring capture webs, attract insect prey, or provide protective function. Social spiders constr ...
DOI:
10.3390/insects13010030

33. In Vivo Antifungal Activity of South African Medicinal Plant Extracts against Fusarium Pathogens and Their Phytotoxicity Evaluation

Author:
Hlabana A. Seepe; Kafua E. Lodama; René Sutherland; Winston Nxumalo; Stephen O. Amoo
Source:
Plants 2020 v.9 no.12 pp. -
ISSN:
2223-7747
Subject:
Combretum; Erythrophyllum; Fusarium; Melia azedarach; Quercus acutissima; acetone; adverse effects; antifungal properties; corn; crop production; ethyl acetate; farmers; food security; leaves; medicinal plants; objectives; pathogens; phytotoxicity; plant extracts; seed germination; seed quality; seedling growth; seeds; small-scale farming; spoilage; stored grain; water
Abstract:
... Smallholder farmers play a major role in crop production towards household food security, particularly in resource-poor communities. Maize is a common crop produced in smallholder farming and it is cultivated from seeds that has been stored and re-used for years. Spoilage of stored grains is a major challenge, which leads to yield loss and poor seed quality. The objectives of this study were to ev ...
DOI:
10.3390/plants9121668

34. Integration of medicinal plants into the traditional system of medicine for the treatment of cancer in Sokoto State, Nigeria

Author:
Ibrahim Malami; Nasiru Muhammad Jagaba; Ibrahim Babangida Abubakar; Aliyu Muhammad; Alhassan Muhammad Alhassan; Peter Maitama Waziri; Ibrahim Zakiyya Yakubu Yahaya; Halilu Emmanuel Mshelia; Sylvester Nefy Mathias
Source:
Heliyon 2020 v.6 no.9 pp. e04830
ISSN:
2405-8440
Subject:
Combretum; Erythrina sigmoidea; Guiera senegalensis; Vachellia nilotica; data collection; local government; maceration; questionnaires; Nigeria
Abstract:
... This study was designed to explore and record various medicinal plants integrated into the traditional system of medicine for the treatment of cancer. The traditional system of medicine is a routine practiced among the indigenous ethnic groups of Sokoto state. A semi-structured questionnaire was designed and used for data collection around the selected Local Government Areas. A substantial number ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04830

35. Nephroprotective effect of Combretum micranthum G. Don in nicotinamide-streptozotocin induced diabetic nephropathy in rats: In-vivo and in-silico experiments

Author:
Mabozou Kpemissi; Adrian-Valentin Potârniche; Povi Lawson-Evi; Kossi Metowogo; Mamatchi Melila; Pare Dramane; Marian Taulescu; Vivek Chandramohan; Doddamavattur Shivalingaiah Suhas; Tumbadi Adinarayanashetty Puneeth; Vijaya KUMAR. S; Laurian Vlase; Sanda Andrei; Kwashie Eklu-Gadegbeku; Bogdan Sevastre; Veeresh Prabhakar Veerapur
Source:
Journal of ethnopharmacology 2020 v.261 pp. 113133
ISSN:
0378-8741
Subject:
Combretum; alanine transaminase; albumins; animal disease models; aspartate transaminase; beta-N-acetylhexosaminidase; bioactive compounds; blood glucose; blood serum; body weight; calcium; computer simulation; creatinine; diabetic nephropathy; drugs; epicatechin; epigallocatechin; fasting; gamma-glutamyltransferase; glutathione peroxidase; glycosylation; hemoglobin; herbal tea; high performance liquid chromatography; histopathology; insulin; kidneys; lipid peroxidation; lipids; liver; liver function; magnesium; molecular dynamics; nephroprotective effect; oxidative stress; pancreas; peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha; peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma; phosphorus; quercitrin; rats; superoxide dismutase; traditional medicine; urea; uric acid; urine; Western Africa
Abstract:
... Combretum micranthum G. Don (CM) is extensively used in traditional medicine throughout West Africa and commonly known as “long-life herbal tea” or “plant to heal”. Further, traditional healers frequently use the title plant to mitigate of renal disorders.To explore the nephroprotective property of standardised hydroalcoholic extract of Combretum micranthum in nicotinamide-streptozotocin induced d ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2020.113133

36. New genus and species of whitefly, Margaritaplena ovata gen. et sp. nov. (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) from the Andaman Islands, India

Author:
Anil Kumar Dubey
Source:
Journal of natural history 2020 v.54 no.23-24 pp. 1465-1475
ISSN:
1464-5262
Subject:
Aleyrodidae; Combretum; furrows; natural history; new genus; puparium; taxonomic keys; India
Abstract:
... Puparia of a new whitefly genus and species, Margaritaplena ovata gen. et sp. nov. found feeding on the underside of the leaves of Combretum sp. (Combretaceae) are described from the Andaman Islands, India. It differs from the allied genera, Asialeyrodes Corbett, Icfrealeyrodes Dubey and Sundararaj, and Vasantharajiella PMM David in shape, the large-sized geminate pores, and thoracic and caudal tr ...
DOI:
10.1080/00222933.2020.1804006

37. Pollen types in honey produced in caatinga vegetation, Brazil

Author:
Ricardo Landim Bormann de Borges; Marcel Carvalho de Jesus; Ricardo Costa Rodrigues de Camargo; Francisco de Assis Ribeiro dos Santos
Source:
Palynology 2020 v.44 no.3 pp. 405-418
ISSN:
1558-9188
Subject:
Combretum; Croton; Hyptis; Lycopodium; Microtea; Mimosa caesalpiniifolia; Myrtaceae; Pityrocarpa moniliformis; Poaceae; Spermacoce; bees; caatinga; cluster analysis; dry season; ethanol; flowers; honey; indigenous species; microscopy; palynology; pollen; semiarid zones; wet season; Brazil
Abstract:
... Honey samples produced in the years 2010 and 2011, in an area of caatinga vegetation in the semi-arid region of Piauí State (Brazil), were analyzed using microscopy in order to track their botanical origin by the pollen grains present. Samples (19) were dissolved in ethanol and acetolyzed. The absolute concentration of pollen grains was obtained by comparison with the exotic marker Lycopodium clav ...
DOI:
10.1080/01916122.2019.1617208

38. Potential anti-Acanthamoeba and anti-adhesion activities of Annona muricata and Combretum trifoliatum extracts and their synergistic effects in combination with chlorhexidine against Acanthamoeba triangularis trophozoites and cysts

Author:
Watcharapong Mitsuwan; Chea Sin; Samell Keo; Suthinee Sangkanu; Maria de Lourdes Pereira; Tajudeen O. Jimoh; Cristina C. Salibay; Muhammad Nawaz; Roghayeh Norouzi; Abolghasem Siyadatpanah; Christophe Wiart; Polrat Wilairatana; Polydor Ngoy Mutombo; Veeranoot Nissapatorn
Source:
Heliyon 2021 v.7 no.5 pp. e06976
ISSN:
2405-8440
Subject:
Acanthamoeba; Annona muricata; Combretum; chlorhexidine; minimum inhibitory concentration; models; pseudopodia; synergism; trophozoites
Abstract:
... Plants with medicinal properties have been used in the treatment of several infectious diseases, including Acanthamoeba infections. The medicinal properties of Cambodian plant extracts; Annona muricata and Combretum trifoliatum were investigated against Acanthamoeba triangularis. A total of 39 plant extracts were evaluated and, as a result, 22 extracts showed positive anti-Acanthamoeba activity. O ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06976

39. Status and population structures of three anthelmintic tree species along climatic gradient in Benin and the implications for conservation

Author:
Géorcelin G Alowanou; Thierry D Houéhanou; Sylvanus Mensah; Bénoit K Alissou; Carlos C Ahoyo; Rauldin S Akpako; Faroukou Wabi; Marcel RB Houinato; Sylvie M Hounzangbé-Adoté
Source:
Southern forests 2020 v.82 no.1 pp. 1-9
ISSN:
2070-2639
Subject:
Bridelia ferruginea; Combretum; Mitragyna; animal parasites and pests; anthelmintics; climatic zones; farmers; forests; harvesting; parasitoses; population structure; stand basal area; stand density; statistical analysis; threatened species; tree and stand measurements; tree height; trees; Benin
Abstract:
... Smallholder farmers make intensive use of anthelmintic plant species in the traditional treatment of animal parasitic infections. As a result, populations of these plant species are exposed to increased disturbances such as plant harvesting, threatening their stability. Information on population structure of threatened plant species is important not only for understanding their ecological status b ...
DOI:
10.2989/20702620.2019.1654811

40. Sustainable use of thirteen South African medicinal plants for the management of crop diseases caused by Fusarium species – An in vitro study

Author:
H.A. Seepe; S.O. Amoo; W. Nxumalo; R.A. Adeleke
Source:
South African journal of botany 2020 v.130 pp. 456-464
ISSN:
0254-6299
Subject:
Combretum; Erythrophyllum; Fusarium graminearum; Fusarium proliferatum; Fusarium solani; Fusarium verticillioides; Harpephyllum caffrum; Quercus acutissima; acetone; antifungal properties; disease control; ethyl acetate; food security; fungi; fungicides; in vitro studies; leaves; medicinal plants; minimum inhibitory concentration; organic production; pathogens; plant diseases and disorders; plant extracts; risk; solvents
Abstract:
... Crop fungal infections such as those caused by Fusarium species often result in yield loss pre- and post-harvest and during storage, contaminate food and exacerbate food insecurity. Synthetic fungicides are becoming less attractive as they pose health risks to consumers and are not environmentally friendly. As an alternative to synthetic fungicides, medicinal plant species may present sustainable ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.sajb.2020.01.038

41. Woody Species Structure and Regeneration Status in Kafta Sheraro National Park Dry Forest, Tigray Region, Ethiopia

Author:
Fitsum Temesgen; Bikila Warkineh
Source:
International journal of forestry research 2020 v.2020 pp. -
ISSN:
1687-9376
Subject:
Acacia; Ampelopsis; Anogeissus; Anthropoides; Balanites aegyptiacus; Boswellia papyrifera; Combretum; Crocuta crocuta; Dichrostachys cinerea; Hippotragus; Loxodonta africana; Phacochoerus; Senegalia mellifera; Senegalia senegal; Terminalia brownii; Tragelaphus strepsiceros; Ziziphus spina-christi; altitude; anthropogenic activities; botanical composition; buried seeds; crocodiles; dry forests; fire frequency; fish; gold; habitats; intensive farming; mining; national parks; overgrazing; plant density; sampling; seedlings; shrubs; stand density; tree and stand measurements; trees; vegetation structure; wildfires; woodlands; woody plants; Ethiopia
Abstract:
... The study was conducted in Kafta Sheraro National Park (KSNP) dry woodland natural forest located in Kafta Humera and Tahitay Adiyabo weredas (districts), Western and Northwestern Zones of Tigray regional governmental state, North Ethiopia. The objective of the study was to explore the floristic composition, structure, and regeneration of woody species in the home of Loxodonta africana L., Hippotr ...
DOI:
10.1155/2020/4597456

42. Woody encroachment happens via intensification, not extensification, of species ranges in an African savanna [Erratum: April 2022, Vol.32(3), p.e2572]

Author:
Yong Zhou; Morgan W. Tingley; Madelon F. Case; Corli Coetsee; Gregory A. Kiker; Rheinhardt Scholtz; Freek J. Venter; A. Carla Staver
Source:
Ecological applications 2021 v.31 no.8 pp. e02437
ISSN:
1051-0761
Subject:
Combretum; Dichrostachys cinerea; Sclerocarya birrea; Senegalia nigrescens; biodiversity; fire frequency; homogenization; national parks; rain; savannas; soil texture; topography; vegetation structure; woody plants; South Africa
Abstract:
... Widespread woody encroachment is a prominent concern for savanna systems as it is often accompanied by losses in productivity and biodiversity. Extensive ecosystem‐level work has advanced our understanding of its causes and consequences. However, there is still debate over whether local management can override regional and global drivers of woody encroachment, and it remains largely unknown how en ...
DOI:
10.1002/eap.2437

43. The role of fallowing in the restoration of woody species in the Woodlands of Northern Uganda

Author:
Patrick Byakagaba; John Bosco L. Okullo; Gerald Eilu; Edward N. Mwavu
Source:
African journal of ecology 2021 v.59 no.4 pp. 1033-1046
ISSN:
0141-6707
Subject:
Annona senegalensis; Bauhinia thonningii; Combretum; Vachellia hockii; Vitellaria paradoxa; fallow; pioneer species; shea butter; species richness; trees; woody plants; Uganda
Abstract:
... The study sought to determine the extent to which fallowing can lead to recovery towards an historic woody vegetation of Sudanian woodlands in northern Uganda. Fallow sites of three distinct ages were assessed. Plots were established in crop fields that had been under cultivation for over 10 years, sites that had been under fallow for 3–6 years (young fallow) and fallow sites of at least 9 years ( ...
DOI:
10.1111/aje.12895

44. The secretory scales of Combretum erythrophyllum (Combretaceae): Micromorphology, ultrastructure and histochemistry

Author:
S. Bantho; Y. Naidoo; Y.H. Dewir
Source:
South African journal of botany 2020 v.131 pp. 104-117
ISSN:
0254-6299
Subject:
Combretum; Erythrophyllum; alkaloids; anti-inflammatory activity; antimicrobial properties; antioxidants; essential oils; flora; histochemistry; leaves; microstructure; phenolic compounds; secondary metabolites; secretion; stems; traditional medicine; trichomes; ultrastructure; vacuoles
Abstract:
... Combretaceae is a large medicinal family prevalent on the African continent. Traditional healers commonly utilize species of this family to treat or cure a wide array of illnesses and diseases. Medicinal flora are known to contain secondary metabolites which may effectively improve an individual's state of health. These medicinal properties are attributed to secondary metabolites, which in some in ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.sajb.2020.02.001

45. Antioxidant and nephroprotection activities of Combretum micranthum: A phytochemical, in-vitro and ex-vivo studies

Author:
Mabozou Kpemissi; Kwashie Eklu-Gadegbeku; Veeresh P. Veerapur; Adrian-Valentin Potârniche; Kodjo Adi; S. Vijayakumar; Siddalingesh M. Banakar; N.V. Thimmaiah; Kossi Metowogo; Kodjo Aklikokou
Source:
Heliyon 2019 v.5 no.3 pp. e01365
ISSN:
2405-8440
Subject:
Combretum; antioxidant activity; cell viability; diabetic nephropathy; dose response; flavonoids; glucose; glycemic control; humans; hydrogen peroxide; kidneys; lipid peroxidation; markets; models; nephroprotective effect; nitric oxide; renal failure; shrinkage; surveys; terpenoids; toxicity
Abstract:
... Management of chronic renal failure is exceedingly expensive. Despite of encouraging experimental outcomes, there is a lack of potent nephroprotective drugable molecules in a clinics or market. To develop a nephroprotective phytomedicine, the present study was designed to do a literature survey on reported phytochemical and biological analysis of Combretum micranthum and to carry out chemoprofilin ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e01365
PubMed:
30976670
PubMed Central:
PMC6441829

46. Antiprotozoal investigation of three Combretum species (Combretaceae) growing in Nigeria

Author:
Omonike O. Ogbole; Toluwanimi E. Akinleye; Peter A. Segun; Pius S. Fasinu
Source:
Herba Polonica 2019 v.65 no.4 pp. 37-44
ISSN:
0018-0599
Subject:
Cercopithecus aethiops; Combretum; Leishmania donovani; Plasmodium falciparum; Trypanosoma brucei brucei; antiplasmodial properties; antitrypanosomal properties; cell lines; cytotoxicity; humans; inhibitory concentration 50; kidneys; lactate dehydrogenase; leaf extracts; leukemia; neoplasm cells; parasites; parasitoses; Nigeria
Abstract:
... Introduction: Combretum species has been utilised for decades in African indigenous medical practices for the treatment of several parasitic infections. Objectives: This study aims at investigating the antileishmanial, antiplasmodial and antitrypanosomal properties of Combretum racemosum, Combretum platypterum and Combretum zenkeri. Methods: The leaf extracts of the plants were screened against tw ...
DOI:
10.2478/hepo-2019-0024

47. Antityrosinase and anti-acne potential of plants traditionally used in the Jongilanga community in Mpumalanga

Author:
N. Lall; A. Blom van Staden; S. Rademan; I. Lambrechts; M.N. De Canha; J. Mahore; S. Winterboer; D. Twilley
Source:
South African journal of botany 2019 v.126 pp. 241-249
ISSN:
0254-6299
Subject:
2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl; Combretum; Harpagophytum procumbens; Ipomoea; Ozoroa; Pterocarpus; Schotia; Vachellia nilotica; antibacterial properties; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; cytotoxicity; enzyme activity; enzyme inhibition; ferns and fern allies; health services; hyperpigmentation; inhibitory concentration 50; keratinocytes; minimum inhibitory concentration; monophenol monooxygenase; mushrooms; plant extracts; traditional medicine; South Africa
Abstract:
... In South Africa, traditional medicine remains a key source of health care, however majority of the plants used as medicines by traditional health care practitioners have not been investigated for their in vitro biological activity. The purpose of the present study was to examine the antityrosinase, anti-acne, antioxidant and cytotoxic potential of 25 ethanolic extracts from 16 different plant fami ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.sajb.2019.07.015

48. Characterisation of alternative stable vegetation assemblages in a mesic savannah in Kenya

Author:
John Mbaluka Kimeu; Geoffrey Mwachala; Tammo Reichgelt; A. Muthama Muasya
Source:
African journal of ecology 2020 v.58 no.3 pp. 492-502
ISSN:
0141-6707
Subject:
Acacia; Combretum; botanical composition; savannas; woody plants; Kenya
Abstract:
... The phenomenon of sharp boundaries between distinctive vegetation types occurring under the same climatic conditions has often been interpreted by plant ecologists to characterise alternative stable states (ASS). The phenomenon may be relevant in explaining two strikingly different vegetation formations (broad‐leaved nonspiny Combretum and fine‐leaved spiny Acacia) co‐occurring in mesic savannah o ...
DOI:
10.1111/aje.12716

49. Chronic oral safety study of the aqueous extract of Combretum molle twigs on biochemical, haematological and antioxidant parameters of Wistar rats

Author:
David Miaffo; Sylvie Léa Wansi; Fidèle Ntchapda; Albert Kamanyi
Source:
BMC complementary medicine and therapies 2020 v.20 no.1 pp. 106
ISSN:
2662-7671
Subject:
Combretum; alanine transaminase; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; aspartate transaminase; blood platelets; blood sampling; blood serum; body weight; branches; catalase; creatinine; diabetes; electrolytes; enzyme activity; erythrocytes; glutathione; guidelines; hematocrit; hemoglobin; high density lipoprotein cholesterol; human health; laboratory animals; leukocytes; liver; low density lipoprotein cholesterol; malaria; malondialdehyde; mortality; poisoning; rats; renal clearance; shrubs; superoxide dismutase; therapeutics; toxicity; toxicity testing; traditional medicine; triacylglycerols; urinalysis; urine
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: Combretum molle R.B/G. Don (Combretaceae) is a graceful deciduous shrub, distributed especially in tropical Africa and used in traditional medicine in the treatment of malaria, diabetes, and bacterial, liver and cardiovascular deseases. To our knowledge, no long-term toxicity studies of C. molle has ever been realized yet. METHODS: The long-term toxicity study was conducted in accordan ...
DOI:
10.1186/s12906-020-02896-6
PubMed:
32248808
PubMed Central:
PMC7133017

50. Ecological and floristic study of Hirmi woodland vegetation in Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia

Author:
Mehari Girmay; Tamrat Bekele; Sebsebe Demissew; Ermias Lulekal
Source:
Ecological processes 2020 v.9 no.1 pp. 53
ISSN:
2192-1709
Subject:
Anogeissus leiocarpa; Asteraceae; Combretum; Lamiaceae; Moraceae; Poaceae; Senegalia polyacantha; Terminalia; Ziziphus mucronata; altitude; anthropogenic activities; arid lands; botanical composition; grazing intensity; indigenous species; monitoring; ordination techniques; plant communities; sand; silt; soil organic matter; total nitrogen; tree and stand measurements; vascular plants; vegetation structure; woodlands; Eritrea; Ethiopia
Abstract:
... The dryland area in Ethiopia covers a substantial region endowed with diverse plant resources. However, the landmass has received less attention even if it has high ecological, environmental, and economic uses. The present study was conducted in Hirmi woodland vegetation, which is one of the dryland areas in Ethiopia, with the objective of investigating the floristic composition, plant community t ...
DOI:
10.1186/s13717-020-00257-2

51. Ethnobotanical study of selected medicinal plants traditionally used in the rural Greater Mpigi region of Uganda

Author:
Fabien Schultz; Godwin Anywar; Barbara Wack; Cassandra Leah Quave; Leif-Alexander Garbe
Source:
Journal of ethnopharmacology 2020 v.256 pp. 112742
ISSN:
0378-8741
Subject:
Albizia coriaria; Cassine; Combretum; Erythrina abyssinica; Ficus saussureana; Harungana madagascariensis; Leucas; Microgramma; Morella; Plectranthus hadiensis; Securidaca longipedunculata; Sesamum; Solanum aculeastrum; Warburgia; Zanthoxylum; drugs; environmental knowledge; ethnobotany; indigenous knowledge; interviews; medicinal plants; surveys; traditional medicine; villages; Uganda
Abstract:
... This study provides the first report on selected traditional medicinal plant use, including parts used and methods of preparation, in the Greater Mpigi region of Uganda. This data supports the conservation of local traditional ecological knowledge and will facilitate future drug discovery research.Our study aimed to conserve culturally and scientifically-valuable medical knowledge of 16 plant spec ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2020.112742

52. Ethnomedicinal plants used by traditional healers in the management of HIV/AIDS opportunistic diseases in Lusaka, Zambia

Author:
K.C. Chinsembu; M. Syakalima; S.S. Semenya
Source:
South African journal of botany 2019 v.122 pp. 369-384
ISSN:
0254-6299
Subject:
Abrus precatorius; Albizia anthelmintica; Bauhinia thonningii; Carica papaya; Cassia abbreviata; Combretum; Flueggea virosa; Garcinia livingstonei; Human immunodeficiency virus; Kigelia africana; Mimosa pigra; Mundulea; Musa acuminata; Peltophorum africanum; Plumbago zeylanica; Ricinus communis; Securidaca; Syzygium guineense; Ziziphus mucronata; antimicrobial properties; bark; cough; data analysis; descriptive studies; diarrhea; ethnobotany; interviews; leaves; malaria; neoplasms; patients; public health; risk; secondary infection; skin diseases; traditional medicine; tuberculosis; weight loss; Zambia
Abstract:
... Despite the use of ethnobotanical remedies to manage human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS), there is paucity of empirical data on the specific plant species used by traditional healers to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Zambia. Therefore, this study documented putative plant species used to manage HIV and AIDS-related opportunistic diseases in Lusa ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.sajb.2018.09.007

53. Expanding networks of field hedges in densely populated landscapes in the Sahel

Author:
Pierre Hiernaux; Kalilou Adamou; Oumarou Moumouni; Matthew D. Turner; Xiaoye Tong; Patrice Savadogo; Eric Mougin; Oumarou Malam Issa
Source:
Forest ecology and management 2019 v.440 pp. 178-188
ISSN:
0378-1127
Subject:
plant density; aerial photography; trees; Internet; Combretum; Guiera senegalensis; perennials; coppicing; plant cuttings; leaves; grasses; species diversity; woody plants; statistics; canopy; shrubs; cropland; landscapes; wood; Sahel; villages; stand basal area; Niger
Abstract:
... Changing woody plant density across agricultural landscapes of the Sudano-Sahelian region is a debated issue. This paper reports the results of an investigation on the contribution of field hedges to overall woody plant density. Hedges separating individual cropped parcels were studied within village agropastoral territories in the Dantiandou district in western Niger. In 1992, field hedges were m ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.foreco.2019.03.016

54. Growth and functional traits of Julbernardia globiflora (Benth) resprouts and seedlings in response to fire frequency and herbivory in miombo woodlands

Author:
Gold Bento Chinder; Dawood Hattas; Tara Joy Massad
Source:
South African journal of botany 2020 v.135 pp. 476-483
ISSN:
0254-6299
Subject:
Brachystegia; Combretum; Julbernardia globiflora; area; biodiversity conservation; canopy; carbon; diameter; ecosystems; fire frequency; fire regime; fires; frequency; height; herbivores; leaves; national parks; nitrogen content; plant growth; polyphenols; seedlings; specific leaf area; woodlands
Abstract:
... Understanding the effects of fire and herbivory on vegetation is crucial for biodiversity conservation in miombo woodlands. Changes in fire regimes in miombo alter plant growth and functional traits, such as carbon and nitrogen content, specific leaf area (SLA), and the concentrations of polyphenols, which can also change herbivory patterns in these systems. We compared the relative growth rate in ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.sajb.2020.09.024

55. In vitro anthelmintic effects of Bridelia ferruginea, Combretum glutinosum, and Mitragyna inermis leaf extracts on Haemonchus contortus, an abomasal nematode of small ruminants

Author:
G. G. Alowanou; P. A. Olounladé; G. C. Akouèdegni; A. M. L. Faihun; D. O. Koudandé; S. Hounzangbé-Adoté
Source:
Parasitology research 2019 v.118 no.4 pp. 1215-1223
ISSN:
0932-0113
Subject:
Bridelia ferruginea; Combretum; Haemonchus contortus; Mitragyna; acetone; adults; anthelmintics; antiparasitic properties; bioactive compounds; chemical constituents of plants; eggs; gastrointestinal nematodes; gastrointestinal system; helminthiasis; larvae; leaf extracts; leaves; methanol; screening; small ruminants; toxicity testing
Abstract:
... Gastrointestinal nematodes remain a major constraint on the health, welfare, and production of small ruminants. This study was conducted to evaluate three plant extracts (from Bridelia ferruginea, Combretum glutinosum, and Mitragyna inermis) as effective remedies against gastrointestinal parasites of small ruminants. Phytochemical screening was conducted on the plant leaves, and the potential anth ...
DOI:
10.1007/s00436-019-06262-5

56. Land-use impacts on the composition and diversity of the Baikiaea– Guibourtia–Pterocarpus woodlands of north-western Zimbabwe

Author:
Angella Chichinye; Coert J Geldenhuys; Paxie W Chirwa
Source:
Southern forests 2019 v.81 no.2 pp. 151-165
ISSN:
2070-2639
Subject:
Baikiaea plurijuga; Baphia; Combretum; Commiphora; Pterocarpus angolensis; analysis of variance; botanical composition; computer software; conservation areas; correspondence analysis; environmental factors; forests; fuelwood; indicator species; land use; logging; regrowth; stems; tree height; trees; woodlands; Zimbabwe
Abstract:
... Variation in floristic composition of recovering Baikiaea–Guibourtia–Pterocarpus woodlands was studied in different development stages (from early regrowth to mature woodland) under different land-use systems (protected areas, timber harvesting, pole and firewood collection, and abandoned crop fields), in the Gwayi and Tsholotsho areas in north-western Zimbabwe. A total of 150 nested circular plot ...
DOI:
10.2989/20702620.2018.1531278

57. Long-term differential effects of tree species on soil nutrients and fertility improvement in agroforestry parklands of the Sahelian Niger

Author:
Mariama B. Diallo; P. B. Irénikatché Akponikpè; Dougbédji Fatondji; Tougiani Abasse; Euloge K. Agbossou
Source:
Forests, trees and livelihoods 2019 v.28 no.4 pp. 240-252
ISSN:
2164-3075
Subject:
Annona senegalensis; Combretum; Faidherbia albida; Sahel; agroforestry; ammonium nitrogen; calcium; farmers; forage; magnesium; natural regeneration; organic carbon; pH; phosphorus; potassium; shrubs; sodium; soil fertility; soil horizons; soil quality; trees; Niger
Abstract:
... Soil sampling was conducted in a semi-arid region of Niger to study the long-term differential impacts of trees and shrubs on soil chemical properties. The sampling considered three factors: species, position to trunk (underneath crown, crown neighborhood, control) and soil horizon depth. Two shrub species (Annona senegalensis and Combretum aculeatum), and two tree species (Faidherbia albida and P ...
DOI:
10.1080/14728028.2019.1643792

58. Mining the Microbiome of Key Species from African Savanna Woodlands: Potential for Soil Health Improvement and Plant Growth Promotion

Author:
Ivete Sandra Maquia; Paula Fareleira; Isabel Videira e Castro; Denise R. A. Brito; Ricardo Soares; Aniceto Chaúque; M. Manuela Ferreira-Pinto; Erica Lumini; Andrea Berruti; Natasha S. Ribeiro; Isabel Marques; Ana I. Ribeiro-Barros
Source:
Microorganisms 2020 v.8 no.9 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-2607
Subject:
Bradyrhizobium; Colophospermum mopane; Combretum; Vigna unguiculata; bacterial communities; cowpeas; endophytes; fire regime; genes; growth promotion; microbiome; national parks; nitrogen fixation; plant growth; plant nutrition; plant protection; rhizosphere; savannas; soil quality; soil types; taxonomy; Mozambique
Abstract:
... (1) Aims: Assessing bacterial diversity and plant-growth-promoting functions in the rhizosphere of the native African trees Colophospermum mopane and Combretum apiculatum in three landscapes of the Limpopo National Park (Mozambique), subjected to two fire regimes. (2) Methods: Bacterial communities were identified through Illumina Miseq sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene amplicons, followed by cultur ...
DOI:
10.3390/microorganisms8091291

59. Natural resistance of eight Brazilian wood species from the region Caatinga determined by an accelerated laboratory decay test against four fungi

Author:
Marcelo F. da Silveira; Fernando N. Gouveia; Alessandro C.O. Moreira; José Roberto V. Oliveira; Anna Sofya V.S. Silva; Getúlio F. Almeida; Alexandre F. Costa
Source:
Holzforschung 2019 v.73 no.2 pp. 151-154
ISSN:
1437-434X
Subject:
Aspidosperma; Combretum; Coriolus versicolor; Diptychandra; Gloeophyllum trabeum; Machaerium; Pityrocarpa moniliformis; Pterodon; Pycnoporus sanguineus; Swartzia; Terminalia; caatinga; decay resistance; ecosystems; fungi; laboratory experimentation; specific gravity; weight loss; wood
Abstract:
... Natural resistance of eight wood species from Caatinga, an exclusive Brazilian biome, was evaluated according to [ASTM Standard (2005) D 2017-05. Standard test method of accelerated laboratory test of natural decay resistance of woods.]. Samples were exposed to white rot (WR) and brown rot (BR) fungi, namely to Trametes versicolor (WR), Pycnoporus sanguineus (WR), Gloeophyllum trabeum (BR) and Glo ...
DOI:
10.1515/hf-2018-0051

60. Pollen analysis of some Burkina Faso honey samples

Author:
Tania Cencetti; Marta Mariotti Lippi; Issa Nombré; Lorenzo Orioli
Source:
Webbia 2019 v.74 no.2 pp. 373-381
ISSN:
2169-4060
Subject:
Acacia; Apis mellifera adansonii; Bauhinia thonningii; Cassia; Cochlospermum; Combretum; Detarium microcarpum; Grewia; Lannea; Mitracarpus; Poaceae; Vitellaria paradoxa; forage; foraging; honey; honey bees; palynology; pollen; pollen analysis; Burkina Faso
Abstract:
... Palynological analyses were carried out on 12 honey samples, with the aim of identifying the plants foraged by honeybee populations in six provinces of Burkina Faso. A total of 46 different pollen grains were identified at the species level, and 29 botanical families were reported. In the honey samples, the Fabaceae were the most representative botanical family with more than 11 different species, ...
DOI:
10.1080/00837792.2019.1627455

61. Population biology of the woodland dormouse Graphiurus murinus in a riverine Combretum forest, South Africa

Author:
Emmanuel Do Linh San; Zimkitha JK Madikiza; Sandro Bertolino
Source:
African zoology 2019 v.54 no.2 pp. 105-113
ISSN:
2224-073X
Subject:
Combretum; Gliridae; breeding; ecosystems; females; forests; habitats; juveniles; males; monitoring; mortality; nest boxes; parturition; rodents; sex ratio; spring; summer; testes; winter; woodlands; South Africa
Abstract:
... Until recently, very little was known of the biology and ecology of the woodland dormouse Graphiurus murinus, a nocturnal and arboreal rodent belonging to the family Gliridae. Here, we aimed to increase our knowledge on its population biology in a riverine Combretum forest of the Albany Thicket Biome, South Africa. Data were collected between February 2006 and June 2007 by means of a monthly live- ...
DOI:
10.1080/15627020.2019.1614479

62. Relationship between carbon stocks and tree species diversity in a humid Guinean savanna landscape in northern Sierra Leone

Author:
Edward Amara; Janne Heiskanen; Ermias Aynekulu; Petri KE Pellikka
Source:
Southern forests 2019 v.81 no.3 pp. 235-245
ISSN:
2070-2639
Subject:
Combretum; Gmelina arborea; Pterocarpus; carbon sinks; cropland; ecosystems; forest reserves; forests; grasslands; greenhouse gas emissions; hills; kuru; land use change; landscapes; savannas; shrublands; soil organic carbon; species richness; sustainable development; topsoil; trees; woodlands; Sierra Leone
Abstract:
... Global sustainable development goals include reducing greenhouse gas emissions from land-use change and maintaining biodiversity. Many studies have examined carbon stocks and tree species diversity, but few have studied the humid Guinean savanna ecosystem. This study focuses on a humid savanna landscape in northern Sierra Leone, aiming to assess carbon stocks and tree species diversity and compare ...
DOI:
10.2989/20702620.2018.1555947

63. Species-specific allometric equations for improving aboveground biomass estimates of dry deciduous woodland ecosystems

Author:
Amsalu Abich; Tadesse Mucheye; Mequanent Tebikew; Yohanns Gebremariam; Asmamaw Alemu
Source:
Journal of forestry research 2019 v.30 no.5 pp. 1619-1632
ISSN:
1007-662X
Subject:
Combretum; Terminalia laxiflora; aboveground biomass; allometry; biometry; carbon sequestration; carbon sinks; equations; forest ecosystems; lowlands; prediction; tree and stand measurements; woodlands; woody plants; Ethiopia
Abstract:
... Allometric equations are important for quantifying biomass and carbon storage in terrestrial forest ecosystems. However, equations for dry deciduous woodland ecosystems, an important carbon sink in the lowland areas of Ethiopia have not as yet been developed. This study attempts to develop and evaluate species-specific allometric equations for predicting aboveground biomass (AGB) of dominant woody ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11676-018-0707-5

64. Unveiling the future reservoir of anti-cancer molecule—Combretastatin A4 from callus and cell aggregate suspension culture of flame creeper (Combretum microphyllum): growth, exudation and elicitation studies

Author:
Harshita Pandey; Pallavi Pandey; Sailendra Singh; Arvind Singh Negi; Suchitra Banerjee
Source:
Plant cell, tissue, and organ culture 2020 v.143 no.3 pp. 681-691
ISSN:
0167-6857
Subject:
Combretum; antineoplastic agents; callus; cell aggregates; dosage; drug development; duration; exudation; leaves; metastasis; methyl jasmonate; neoplasms; organ culture
Abstract:
... Combretastatin A4 (CA4), a natural stilbenoid molecule, has currently gained noticeable prominence for holding outstanding anti-angiogenic and selective vascular-targeting competency combined with renowned potential to prevent tumour metastasis. Efficacious preclinical insights against several types of cancer revealed better druggability potentials of specialized derivative(s) of this molecule. Co ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11240-020-01951-x

65. Vegetation structure and effects of human use of the dambos ecosystem in northern Mozambique

Author:
Aires Afonso Mbanze; Amade Mário Martins; Rui Rivaes; Ana I. Ribeiro-Barros; Natasha Sofia Ribeiro
Source:
Global ecology and conservation 2019 v.20 pp. e00704
ISSN:
2351-9894
Subject:
Andropogon; Annona senegalensis; Brachystegia; Burkea africana; Combretum; Helictotrichon; Internet; Protea; Syzygium cordatum; Vitex doniana; anthropogenic activities; cluster analysis; computer software; conservation areas; data analysis; data collection; ecosystem services; ecosystems; grasses; grasslands; harvesting; humans; income; livelihood; moderate resolution imaging spectroradiometer; multidimensional scaling; nontimber forest products; remote sensing; shrubs; soil erosion; species abundance; surveys; trees; vegetation structure; water flow; wetlands; Mozambique
Abstract:
... The Niassa National Reserve (NNR) is the most extensive conservation area in Mozambique and the third largest in Africa, encompassing 42,000 km2 of endemic miombo vegetation. Dambos wetlands occur within the wooded grassland and grassland vegetation of NNR and provide a wide range of Ecosystem Services (ES), including life support for animal species, regulation of water flow and prevention of soil ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.gecco.2019.e00704

66. Aboveground biomass partitioning and additive models for Combretum glutinosum and Terminalia laxiflora in West Africa

Author:
Kangbéni Dimobe; Sylvanus Mensah; Dethardt Goetze; Amadé Ouédraogo; Shem Kuyah; Stefan Porembski; Adjima Thiombiano
Source:
Biomass and bioenergy 2018 v.115 pp. 151-159
ISSN:
0961-9534
Subject:
Combretum; Terminalia laxiflora; aboveground biomass; allometry; dry matter partitioning; equations; leaves; models; savannas; trees; uncertainty; variance; Burkina Faso
Abstract:
... Accurate estimates of aboveground biomass (AGB) strongly depend on the suitability and precision of allometric models. Although additive allometric equations are expected to reduce uncertainties due to additivity property between biomass of tree components, methods for developing biomass equations do not comply with the additivity property. This study aimed to evaluate biomass allocation patterns ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biombioe.2018.04.022

67. Anti-inflammatory and phytochemical evaluation of Combretum aculeatum Vent growing in Sudan

Author:
Kamal M. Hamad; Manal M. Sabry; Sabah H. Elgayed; Abdel-Rahman El Shabrawy; Ahlam M. El-Fishawy; Gehad A. Abdel Jaleel
Source:
Journal of ethnopharmacology 2019 v.242 pp. 112052
ISSN:
0378-8741
Subject:
Combretum; Scorpiones; aerial parts; anti-inflammatory activity; beta-sitosterol; biochemical mechanisms; blood serum; butanol; carrageenan; chemical constituents of plants; edema; ethyl acetate; glucosides; histopathology; indomethacin; inflammation; interleukin-1beta; interleukin-6; isorhamnetin; malondialdehyde; methylene chloride; nitric oxide; petroleum; quercetin; rats; rutin; snake bites; traditional medicine; tumor necrosis factor-alpha; Ethiopia; Sudan
Abstract:
... Combretum aculeatum Vent was traditionally used in Sudan, Eretria and Ethiopia as anti-inflammatory in case of skin inflammation, catarrh, wounds, scorpion stings and snake bites. Nevertheless, there is no scientific information regarding this activity.The present study aimed to evaluate the phytochemical constituents and the scientific basis for the traditional use of Combretum aculeatum Vent thr ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2019.112052

68. Antibacterial efficacy of leaf extracts of Combretum album Pers. against some pathogenic bacteria

Author:
Sunanda Burman; Kuntal Bhattacharya; Devaleena Mukherjee; Goutam Chandra
Source:
BMC complementary and alternative medicine 2018 v.18 no.1 pp. 213
ISSN:
1472-6882
Subject:
Bacillus licheniformis; Bacillus mycoides; Bacillus subtilis; Combretum; Escherichia coli; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; Gram-negative bacteria; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Pseudomonas fluorescens; Pseudomonas putida; alkaloids; alternative medicine; analysis of variance; antibacterial properties; antibiotics; drugs; ethanol; flavonoids; humans; leaf extracts; minimum inhibitory concentration; multiple drug resistance; pharmaceutical industry; protocols; screening; tannins
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: Plant derived medicines show significant contributions to mankind in treating infections of pathogenic bacteria. Recently plants are used in pharmaceutical industries for novel drug preparations because to ensure efficacy and safety as synthetic antibiotics are threatened for their multidrug resistance. The present study aimed at finding antibacterial potential of aqueous and ethanolic ...
DOI:
10.1186/s12906-018-2271-0
PubMed:
29996826
PubMed Central:
PMC6042374

69. Antimycobacterial activity in a single-cell infection assay of ellagitannins from Combretum aculeatum and their bioavailable metabolites

Author:
El Hadji Assane Diop; Emerson Ferreira Queiroz; Laurence Marcourt; Sébastien Kicka; Serge Rudaz; Tahir Diop; Thierry Soldati; Jean-Luc Wolfender
Source:
Journal of ethnopharmacology 2019 v.238 pp. 111832
ISSN:
0378-8741
Subject:
Acanthamoeba castellanii; Combretum; Mycobacterium marinum; active ingredients; aerial parts; anti-infective properties; antibacterial properties; bioavailability; cytotoxicity; ellagic acid; inhibitory concentration 50; intestines; liquid chromatography; mass spectrometry; metabolism; metabolites; nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy; rifampicin; tannins; traditional medicine; tuberculosis; Senegal
Abstract:
... The water decoction of Combretum aculeatum aerial parts is traditionally used in Senegal to treat tuberculosis (TB). The extract shows significant antimycobacterial activity in a validated single-cell infection assay.The main aim of this study was to identify the antimycobacterial compounds in the water decoction of Combretum aculeatum. Since the traditional preparations are used orally, a bioacti ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2019.111832

70. Antiplasmodial activity of triterpenes isolated from the methanolic leaf extract of Combretum racemosum P. Beauv

Author:
Wande M. Oluyemi; Babatunde B. Samuel; Hanspeter Kaehlig; Martin Zehl; Silvia Parapini; Sarah D'Alessandro; Donatella Taramelli; Liselotte Krenn
Source:
Journal of ethnopharmacology 2019 pp. -
ISSN:
0378-8741
Subject:
Combretum; Plasmodium falciparum; abscisic acid; antimalarials; antiplasmodial properties; bioactive compounds; butanol; chloroform; chromatography; electrospray ionization mass spectrometry; inhibitory concentration 50; leaf extracts; malaria; nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy; traditional medicine; triterpenoids
Abstract:
... Combretum racemosum showed activity in previous ethnopharmacological investigations of some Combretum species used in malaria treatment in parts of West Africa.Aim of the study: This study aimed at confirming the antimalarial potential of this plant by an activity-guided isolation of its active principles.A crude methanolic leaf extract of Combretum racemosum and fractions thereof obtained by part ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2019.112203

71. Bioactive polyphenols in kinkéliba tea (Combretum micranthum) and their glucose-lowering activities

Author:
Cara Welch; Jing Zhen; Emmanuel Bassène; Ilya Raskin; James Edward Simon; Qingli Wu
Source:
Yàowù shípǐn fēnxī 2018 v.26 no.2 pp. 487-496
ISSN:
1021-9498
Subject:
Combretum; bioassays; blood glucose; chromatography; diabetes; dose response; drugs; ethyl acetate; flavonoids; flavor; glucose; glucose tolerance; hepatoma; herbal tea; in vivo studies; insulin resistance; leaves; medicinal properties; messenger RNA; mice; polyphenols; screening; synergism; toxicity; weight loss; Africa
Abstract:
... Herbal tea kinkéliba prepared from the leaves of Combretum micranthum has been widely consumed in West African countries for its flavor, nutritional and medicinal properties. Under bio-guided screening, the kinkéliba leaves were chemically investigated using various chromatographic and spectrometric methods that led to the identification of thirteen different flavonoid compounds. Further biologica ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jfda.2017.05.009

72. Different Combretum molle (Combretaceae) leaf extracts contain several different antifungal and antibacterial compounds

Author:
M.M. Mogashoa; P. Masoko; J.N. Eloff
Source:
South African journal of botany 2019 v.126 pp. 322-327
ISSN:
0254-6299
Subject:
Aspergillus fumigatus; Aspergillus niger; Aspergillus parasiticus; Candida albicans; Combretum; Cryptococcus neoformans; Enterococcus faecalis; Escherichia coli; Fusarium oxysporum; Penicillium janthinellum; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Staphylococcus aureus; Thanatephorus cucumeris; acetone; animals; antibiotics; antifungal properties; bark; butanol; chloroform; cross infection; ethyl acetate; fungal diseases of plants; hexane; leaf extracts; leaves; methanol; methylene chloride; minimum inhibitory concentration; plant pathogenic fungi; Africa
Abstract:
... Combretum molle occurs widely in Africa and is used traditionally to treat many different ailments including microbial infections. Some work has been done on the antimicrobial activity of bark extracts, but not on leaf extracts, a sustainable resource.Dried ground leaves were extracted with methanol, butanol, acetone, ethyl acetate, chloroform, dichloromethane and n-hexane. The antibacterial and a ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.sajb.2019.06.035

73. Flavonoids and triterpenes from Combretum fragrans with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antidiabetic potential

Author:
Amadou Dawé; Marius Mbiantcha; Fawai Yakai; Almas Jabeen; Muhammad Shaiq Ali; Mehreen Lateef; Bonaventure Tchaleu Ngadjui
Source:
Zeitschrift für Naturforschung 2018 v.73 no.5-6 pp. 211-219
ISSN:
1865-7125
Subject:
2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl; Combretum; alpha-glucosidase; anti-inflammatory activity; antioxidant activity; chemiluminescence; chromatography; enzyme inhibition; flavonoids; glycemic effect; leaf extracts; reactive oxygen species; spectral analysis; spectroscopy; triterpenoids; Cameroon
Abstract:
... Despite the well-documented benefits of Combretum fragrans in Cameroon, only few scientific works have been done on it. In this study we isolated eight compounds from the leaves extract of C. fragrans: velutin (1), belamcanidin (2), cirsilineol (3), cirsimaritin (4), 3β-acetoxy-20,24-epoxy-11,25-hydroxy-dammarane (5), combretin A (6), combretin B (7) and a mixture of arjunolic acid (8a) and asiati ...
DOI:
10.1515/znc-2017-0166

74. A New Species of the Genus Steatococcus Ferris, 1921 (Homoptera, Coccinea: Margarodidae) with Some Additions to the Fauna of the Republic of Mali

Author:
I. A. Gavrilov-Zimin; A. V. Stekolshikov
Source:
Entomological revue 2018 v.98 no.7 pp. 865-867
ISSN:
0013-8738
Subject:
Combretum; Margarodidae; Pulvinaria; fauna; new species; scientific illustration; taxon descriptions; Mali
Abstract:
... Steatococcus hystrixsp. n. (Margarodidae s. l.), collected in Mali on the stem of Combretum glutinosum Perrottet, 1828, is described and illustrated. A widely distributed Afrotropical soft scale (Coccidae) species, Udinia catori (Green, 1915), is recorded for Mali for the first time. Additional locality data are provided for another Afrotropical soft scale, Pulvinaria tenuivalvata (Newstead, 1911) ...
DOI:
10.1134/S0013873818070060

75. Novitates Gabonenses 89: Combretum longistipitatum Jongkind, sp. nov. (Combretaceae), a new liana species from Gabon

Author:
Carel C. H. Jongkind
Source:
Adansonia 2018 v.40 no.2 pp. 131-134
ISSN:
1280-8571
Subject:
Combretum; fruits; national parks; new species; scientific illustration; taxon descriptions; wings; Gabon
Abstract:
... The new species Combretum longistipitatum Jongkind, sp.nov. (Combretaceae) from Gabon is described and illustrated. This liana differs from other Combretum subgen. Combretum species by the exceptionally long stipe of the fruit compared to the size of the wings. The only location where the new species is known from is now part of Moukalaba-Doudou National Park. ...
DOI:
10.5252/adansonia2018v40a9

76. Novitates Gabonenses 92: Combretum rupestre (Combretaceae), a new liana species from Mount Ngouadi in Gabon

Author:
Carel C.H. Jongkind &; Nicolas Texier
Source:
Candollea 2019 v.74 no.1 pp. 9-14
ISSN:
0373-2967
Subject:
Agrostis; Combretum; flowers; new species; Gabon
Abstract:
... Jongkind, C.C.H. & N. Texier (2019). Novitates Gabonenses 92: Combretum rupestre (Combretaceae), a new liana species from Mount Ngouadi in Gabon. Candollea 74: 9–14. In English, English and French abstracts. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15553/c2019v741a2 The new species Combretum rupestre Jongkind & Texier (Combretaceae) from Mount Ngouadi in East Gabon is described and illustrated. It differs from a ...
DOI:
10.15553/c2019v741a2

77. Quantitative CE analysis of punicalagin in Combretum aculeatum extracts traditionally used in Senegal for the treatment of tuberculosis

Author:
ElHadji Assane Diop; Jenna Jacquat; Nicolas Drouin; Emerson Ferreira Queiroz; Jean‐Luc Wolfender; Tahir Diop; Julie Schappler; Serge Rudaz
Source:
Electrophoresis 2019 v.40 no.21 pp. 2820-2827
ISSN:
0173-0835
Subject:
Combretum; Mycobacterium tuberculosis; active ingredients; antibacterial properties; boiling; capillary electrophoresis; etiological agents; harvesting; lungs; plant extracts; seeds; stems; surveys; traditional medicine; tuberculosis; Senegal
Abstract:
... Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the causative agent of tuberculosis, an infectious bacterial disease, which most commonly affects the lungs. In the search for novel active compounds or medicines against tuberculosis, an ethnopharmacological survey combined with a host‐pathogen assay has recently highlighted the potency of an aqueous extract of Combretum aculeatum. C. aculeatum is used in traditional ...
DOI:
10.1002/elps.201900240

78. Survey on medicinal plants traditionally used in Senegal for the treatment of tuberculosis (TB) and assessment of their antimycobacterial activity

Author:
ElHadji Assane Diop; Emerson Ferreira Queiroz; Sébastien Kicka; Serge Rudaz; Tahir Diop; Thierry Soldati; Jean-Luc Wolfender
Source:
Journal of ethnopharmacology 2018 v.216 pp. 71-78
ISSN:
0378-8741
Subject:
Acanthamoeba castellanii; Combretum; Guiera senegalensis; Mycobacterium marinum; World Health Organization; antibacterial properties; boiling; cough; fever; first aid; herbal medicines; herbs; hospitals; inhibitory concentration 50; medicinal plants; patients; questionnaires; rifampicin; surveys; toxicity; traditional medicine; tuberculosis; weight loss; Senegal
Abstract:
... In West Africa, populations are used to taking traditional medicine as a first aid against common health problems. In this aspect, many plants are claimed to be effective in the treatment of Tuberculosis (TB), which according to the World Health Organization (WHO) remains one of the world’s deadliest communicable diseases.The main aim of this study was to identify plants used to treat TB-symptoms ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2017.12.037

79. 18-Des-hydroxy Cytochalasin: an antiparasitic compound of Diaporthe phaseolorum-92C, an endophytic fungus isolated from Combretum lanceolatum Pohl ex Eichler

Author:
Elson Rudimar Brissow; Igor Pereira da Silva; Kátia Aparecida de Siqueira; Jaqueline Alves Senabio; Leticia Pereira Pimenta; Ana Helena Januário; Lizandra Guidi Magalhães; Ricardo Andrade Furtado; Denise Crispim Tavares; Policarpo Ademar Sales Junior; Jane Lima Santos; Marcos Antônio Soares
Source:
Parasitology research 2017 v.116 no.7 pp. 1823-1830
ISSN:
0932-0113
Subject:
Combretum; Diaporthe; Leishmania; Schistosoma mansoni; Trypanosoma cruzi; adults; amastigotes; antineoplastic activity; antioxidant activity; antiparasitic agents; breast neoplasms; cytotoxicity; endophytes; ethyl acetate; fibroblasts; fungi; humans; inhibitory concentration 50; neoplasm cells; promastigotes; roots; trypomastigotes; viability
Abstract:
... Chemical investigation of the ethyl acetate extract from the endophytic fungus Diaporthe phaseolorum-92C (92C) isolated from the roots of Combretum lanceolatum led to the isolation of 18-des-hydroxy Cytochalasin H (compound 1). The trypanocidal and schistosomicidal activity and cytotoxicity of the extract from 92C were evaluated. The schistosomicidal, leishmanicidal, antimicrobial, and antioxidant ...
DOI:
10.1007/s00436-017-5451-9

80. Anti-mycobacteria potential and synergistic effects of combined crude extracts of selected medicinal plants used by Bapedi traditional healers to treat tuberculosis related symptoms in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Author:
Nancy Patience Motlalepula Komape; Victor Patrick Bagla; Prudence Kabongo-Kayoka; Peter Masoko
Source:
BMC complementary and alternative medicine 2017 v.17 no.1 pp. 128
ISSN:
1472-6882
Subject:
2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl; Citrus; Combretum; Mycobacterium smegmatis; Mycobacterium tuberculosis; alternative medicine; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; butanol; cardiac glycosides; drug therapy; drugs; ethyl acetate; hexane; leaves; lemons; medicinal plants; methanol; minimum inhibitory concentration; multiple drug resistance; phytopharmaceuticals; saponins; solvents; spraying; sulfuric acid; synergism; tuberculosis; vanillin; South Africa
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis is an infectious communicable disease and the causative agent of the disease has over the years developed resistance to streamline chemotherapeutic agents with dire consequences and there is a need for development of new and more potent alternatives. METHODS: Constituents of leaves material of Combretum heroroense, Citrus lemon and Apodytes dimidiata were serially extracte ...
DOI:
10.1186/s12906-016-1521-2
PubMed:
28235402
PubMed Central:
PMC5324313

81. Anti-proliferative and anti-inflammatory effects of 3β,6β,16β-Trihydroxylup-20(29)-ene on cutaneous inflammation

Author:
Cintia Delai da Silva Horinouchi; Daniel Augusto Gasparin Bueno Mendes; Stefanie Nolte; Priscilla Salles de Brito; Bruna da Silva Soley; Giovani Marino Favero; Valdir Alves Facundo; Adair Roberto Soares Santos; Daniela de Almeida Cabrini; Michel Fleith Otuki
Source:
Journal of ethnopharmacology 2017 v.195 pp. 298-308
ISSN:
0378-8741
Subject:
Combretum; adrenal cortex hormones; anti-inflammatory activity; apoptosis; edema; flowers; humans; in vitro studies; inflammation; keratinocytes; mechanism of action; mice; models; proliferating cell nuclear antigen; psoriasis; receptors; traditional medicine; triterpenoids; Brazil
Abstract:
... 3β,6β,16β-Trihydroxylup-20(29)-ene (TTHL) is a triterpene isolated from the flowers of Combretum leprosum, a plant used in folk medicine in the north of Brazil for the treatment of skin disorders.In the present study, TTHL was evaluated as a potential topical anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative agent through in vivo and in vitro models.Anti-inflammmatory and anti-proliferative effects of TTHL ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2016.11.035

82. Anti-tyrosinase, total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of selected Sudanese medicinal plants

Author:
A.M. Muddathir; K. Yamauchi; I. Batubara; E.A.M. Mohieldin; T. Mitsunaga
Source:
South African journal of botany 2017 v.109 pp. 9-15
ISSN:
0254-6299
Subject:
Acacia seyal; Combretum; Guiera senegalensis; Khaya senegalensis; L-dopa; Persicaria glabra; Terminalia brownii; Terminalia laxiflora; Vachellia nilotica; Ziziphus spina-christi; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; bark; flora; inhibitory concentration 50; kojic acid; leaves; medicinal plants; phenolic compounds; plant extracts; pods; traditional medicine; tyrosine; Sudan
Abstract:
... The flora of Sudan is relatively rich in medicinal plants and represents an important component of traditional medicine. Fifty methanolic extracts of selected Sudanese medicinal plants were evaluated for their in vitro tyrosinase inhibitory effect, antioxidant activity and total phenolic content (TPC). The standard method of antioxidant evaluation, ferric reducing ability of plasma (FRAP), was emp ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.sajb.2016.12.013

83. Edaphic specialization in relation to termite mounds in Katanga (DR Congo): A reciprocal transplant experiment with congeneric tree species

Author:
Fidèle Cuma Mushagalusa; David Bauman; Basile Mujinya Bazirake; Yona Mleci; Mpibwe Kalenga; Mylor Ngoy Shutcha; Pierre Meerts
Source:
Journal of vegetation science 2018 v.29 no.5 pp. 921-932
ISSN:
1100-9233
Subject:
Brachystegia; Combretum; Strychnos potatorum; Ziziphus mucronata; dry season; habitats; leaves; mortality; physicochemical properties; seedlings; soil; termite mounds; trees; water content; water stress; water supply; woodlands; Democratic Republic of the Congo
Abstract:
... QUESTION: Do termitophilous and non‐termitophilous trees of dry tropical woodlands show local adaptation? LOCATION: Region of Lubumbashi, Upper Katanga, DR Congo. METHODS: Three pairs of congeneric tree species showing strict edaphic specialization with respect to termite mounds, Combretum molle (termitophilous, T)/C. collinum (non‐termitophilous, NT); Strychnos potatorum (T)/S. spinosa (NT), Zizi ...
DOI:
10.1111/jvs.12675

84. Endophytism and bioactivity of endophytic fungi isolated from Combretum lanceolatum Pohl ex Eichler

Author:
Kátia Aparecida de Siqueira; Elson Rudimar Brissow; Jane Lima dos Santos; James Francis White; Fabrício Rios Santos; Euziclei Gonzaga de Almeida; Marcos Antônio Soares
Source:
Symbiosis 2017 v.71 no.3 pp. 211-222
ISSN:
0334-5114
Subject:
Combretum; Dothideomycetes; Escherichia coli; Sordariomycetes; agar; antimicrobial properties; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; bioactive compounds; endophytes; ethyl acetate; host plants; hyphae; internal transcribed spacers; maceration; melanization; microscopy; mycelium; mycorrhizal fungi; roots; sclerotia; seedlings; symbiosis
Abstract:
... We report the isolation and identification of endophytic fungi from Combretum lanceolatum Pohl ex Eichler. Further, we evaluated the relationships of fungi with the host plant and tested bioactivities of isolates. The fungi were isolated from disinfected root fragments and plated onto potato dextrose agar. Root pieces were also used to quantify fungal structures associated with the roots. Identifi ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13199-016-0427-6

85. Hypotensive effect of an aqueous extract from Combretum micranthum G. Don (Combretaceae)

Author:
O. S. Zahoui; T. Y. Soro; K. M. Yao; S. A. Nene-Bi; F. Traoré
Source:
Phytothérapie 2017 v.15 no.3 pp. 138-146
ISSN:
1624-8597
Subject:
Combretum; acetylcholine; antagonists; antihypertensive effect; atropine; body weight; dose response; flavonoids; hypertension; hypotension; lethal dose 50; polyphenols; saponins; sterols
Abstract:
... The phytochimic analysis of an aqueous extract from Combretum micranthum (COM) frequently used by the population contained sterols and polyterpenes, polyphenols, saponins, flavonoids, tannin, quinone and alkaloids. The richness of this extract in phytochimic components is compatible with the full traditional use of thismedicinal plant. The toxicological study of COM has permitted to determine resp ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10298-016-1053-4

86. Large-scale carbon stock assessment of woody vegetation in tropical dry deciduous forest of Sathanur reserve forest, Eastern Ghats, India

Author:
Durai Sanjay Gandhi; Somaiah Sundarapandian
Source:
Environmental monitoring and assessment 2017 v.189 no.4 pp. 187
ISSN:
0167-6369
Subject:
trees; carbon; carbon sequestration; carbon sinks; Swietenia; adults; juveniles; Combretum; deciduous forests; Albizia amara; wood density; tropics; mature plants; ecosystems; dry forests; lianas; equations; Pterolobium; landscapes; allometry; aboveground biomass; stand basal area; India
Abstract:
... Tropical dry forests are one of the most widely distributed ecosystems in tropics, which remain neglected in research, especially in the Eastern Ghats. Therefore, the present study was aimed to quantify the carbon storage in woody vegetation (trees and lianas) on large scale (30, 1 ha plots) in the dry deciduous forest of Sathanur reserve forest of Eastern Ghats. Biomass of adult (≥10 cm DBH) tree ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10661-017-5899-1

87. Mapping changes in land use/land cover and prediction of future extension of bowé in Benin, West Africa

Author:
Elie A. Padonou; Anne M. Lykke; Yvonne Bachmann; Rodrigue Idohou; Brice Sinsin
Source:
Land use policy 2017 v.69 pp. 85-92
ISSN:
0264-8377
Subject:
Andropogon; Combretum; agricultural land; climate change; conservation buffers; desertification; forests; indigenous species; land cover; land degradation; land use; livelihood; prediction; savannas; soil; trees; tropics; water conservation; woodlands; Benin
Abstract:
... Desertification and land degradation are worldwide problems affecting soil, vegetation and the livelihoods of rural populations. Bowal (plural bowé) is a particular form of degraded land that occurs in tropical regions and leads to the exposure of ferricretes, which are unsuitable for farming. Bowé are more common on farmland and degraded savanna. Changes in land use/land cover were used to map a ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.landusepol.2017.09.015

88. Pentacyclic triterpenes from the stem bark of Combretum hartmannianum Schweinf

Author:
Abubaker M.A. Morgan; Azmey E. Mohamed; Chhon Saophea; Sang Un Park; Young Ho Kim
Source:
Biochemical systematics and ecology 2018 v.77 pp. 48-50
ISSN:
0305-1978
Subject:
Combretum; bark; chemical structure; glucosides; spectral analysis; ursolic acid
Abstract:
... Chemical investigation of the stem bark of Combretum hartmannianum Schweinf (Combretaceae) led to the isolation and identification of nine compounds with pentacyclic triterpene skeletons. These were identified as three ursane-type triterpenes, ursolic acid (1), pomolic acid (2), and corosolic acid (3); one oleanane-type triterpene, arjunic acid (4); and five oleanane-type triterpene glucosides, ar ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.bse.2018.02.002

89. Performance, metabolic variables and enteric methane production of Santa Inês hair lambs fed Orbignya phalerata and Combretum leprosum

Author:
A. L. Abdalla Filho; D. Dineshkumar; M. Barreal; C. McManus; V. R. Vasconcelos; A. L. Abdalla; H. Louvandini
Source:
Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition 2017 v.101 no.3 pp. 457-465
ISSN:
0931-2439
Subject:
Attalea speciosa; Combretum; Cynodon dactylon; acid detergent fiber; animal health; cages; diet; digestibility; experimental design; females; hay; ingredients; lambs; leaves; males; methane; methane production; nitrogen balance; protein synthesis
Abstract:
... In this study, the possibility of using Babassu (Orbignya phalerata) and Mofumbo (Combretum leprosum) leaves for lambs feed was verified. Performance, biochemical and haematological parameters, microbial protein synthesis, nutrient apparent digestibility and enteric production of methane (CH₄) were evaluated. The experimental treatments included diets with forage‐to‐concentrate ratios of 50:50, wi ...
DOI:
10.1111/jpn.12561

90. Pharmacological evaluation of two South African commercial herbal remedies and their plant constituents

Author:
B. Madikizela; A.R. Ndhlala; K.R.R. Rengasamy; L.J. McGaw; J. Van Staden
Source:
South African journal of botany 2017 v.111 pp. 291-298
ISSN:
0254-6299
Subject:
Campylobacter jejuni; Combretum; Elephantorrhiza; Escherichia coli; Gunnera; Hypoxis; Mimusops; Peltophorum africanum; Shigella flexneri; Staphylococcus aureus; Watsonia; acarbose; acetone; alpha-glucosidase; antibacterial properties; bark; bulbs; corms; cytotoxicity; diabetes; digestive system diseases; glycemic effect; kidneys; leaf extracts; leaves; minimum inhibitory concentration; monkeys; rhizomes; roots; traditional medicine
Abstract:
... Amandla impilo immune booster and sejeso are two widely used South African commercial herbal remedies that are prepared from a mixture of several plants. They are used as multipurpose treatments for curing various diseases and ailments including gastrointestinal disorders, and diabetes (amandla impilo). This study was aimed at determining the pharmacological potential of the two herbal remedies, a ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.sajb.2017.03.038

91. Reproductive Phenology and Growth of Riparian Species along Phra Prong River, Sa Kaeo Province, Eastern Thailand

Author:
Boontida Moungsrimuangdee; Panya Waiboonya; Panadda Larpkern; Prapatsorn Yodsa-Nga; Maliwan Saeyang
Source:
Journal of landscape ecology 2017 v.10 no.2 pp. 35-48
ISSN:
1805-4196
Subject:
Capparis; Cinnamomum; Combretum; Connarus; Crateva magna; Derris scandens; Dipterocarpus alatus; Ficus racemosa; Hopea odorata; Hydnocarpus anthelminthicus; Uvaria; animals; flowering; fruits; germination; monitoring; phenology; riparian forests; rivers; summer; wet season; Thailand
Abstract:
... The objective of this study was to investigate the duration of flowering and fruiting and the growth of riparian species in the natural forest along Phra Prong River, Watthana Nakhon District, Sa Kaeo province. The occurrence of flowering and fruiting was recorded every month from February 2015 to January 2016 (12 months) along a 7km distance of the riversides. Sixty six species belonging to 36 fa ...
DOI:
10.1515/jlecol-2017-0003

92. Traditional ecological knowledge-based assessment of threatened woody species and their potential substitutes in the Atakora mountain chain, a threatened hotspot of biodiversity in Northwestern Benin, West Africa

Author:
Pierre Onodje Agbani; Konoutan Médard Kafoutchoni; Kolawolé Valère Salako; Rodrigue Castro Gbedomon; Ahuéfa Mauricel Kégbé; Hahn Karen; Brice Sinsin
Source:
Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine 2018 v.14 no.1 pp. 21
ISSN:
1746-4269
Subject:
Afzelia africana; Anogeissus leiocarpa; Borassus aethiopum; Combretum; Diospyros mespiliformis; Ficus; Isoberlinia; Khaya senegalensis; Milicia excelsa; Parkia biglobosa; Pterocarpus erinaceus; Terminalia; Vitellaria paradoxa; adults; correspondence analysis; drought; economic valuation; ecosystems; ex situ conservation; fuelwood; indigenous species; interviews; linear models; mountains; people; species diversity; threatened species; vegetation; woody plants; Benin
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: Atakora mountains in Benin are a unique but fragile ecosystem, harboring many endemic plant species. The ecosystem is undergoing degradation, and the woody vegetation is dramatically declining due to high anthropogenic actions and recurrent drought. This study aimed to (i) assess the diversity of threatened woody species and (ii) identify their potential substitutes in the three region ...
DOI:
10.1186/s13002-018-0219-6
PubMed:
29558963
PubMed Central:
PMC5859633

93. Trends of phanerophyte encroacher species along an aridity gradient on Kalahari sands, central Namibia

Author:
W.N. Hauwanga; B. McBenedict; B.J. Strohbach
Source:
European Journal of Ecology 2018 v.4 no.2 pp. 41-48
ISSN:
1339-8474
Subject:
Bauhinia petersiana; Combretum; Grewia; Senegalia mellifera; Terminalia sericea; Vachellia erioloba; climate change; dry environmental conditions; environmental impact; extinction; livelihood; livestock; phanerophytes; rain; ranchers; range management; rangelands; savannas; species diversity; Namibia
Abstract:
... Poor rangeland management, especially overstocking and under-burning coupled with climate change on southern African savannas, have brought about a serious ecological problem of bush encroachment. Bush encroachment leads to many ecological implications such as extirpation or extinction of plant species and a colonisation by opportunistic species leading to unwanted changes in plant species composi ...
DOI:
10.2478/eje-2018-0011

94. Variation in fuelwood properties and correlations of fuelwood properties with wood density and growth in five tree and shrub species in Niger

Author:
Carmen Sotelo Montes; John C. Weber; Tougiani Abasse; Dimas A. Silva; Sandra Mayer; Carlos Roberto Sanquetta; Graciela I.B. Muñiz; Rosilei A. Garcia
Source:
Canadian journal of forest research = 2017 v.47 no.6 pp. 817-827
ISSN:
1208-6037
Subject:
Combretum; Guiera senegalensis; agroforestry; ash content; carbon; climate change; correlation; energy content; fuelwood; land use; rain; sandy soils; shrubs; trees; water content; wood density; wood moisture; Niger
Abstract:
... Information about variation and correlations of fuelwood properties and growth is needed in order to recommend species and sites for fuelwood production in a changing climate in Africa. We investigated the effects of site variables (land use, soil, terrain), geographical coordinates, and mean annual rainfall on fuelwood properties (volatile matter, fixed carbon, ash content, moisture content, gros ...
DOI:
10.1139/cjfr-2016-0497

95. Allometric models for height and aboveground biomass of dominant tree species in South African Mistbelt forests

Author:
Sylvanus Mensah; Ruan Veldtman; Thomas Seifert
Source:
Southern forests 2017 v.79 no.1 pp. 19-30
ISSN:
2070-2639
Subject:
Combretum; Croton; Syzygium; Trichilia dregeana; aboveground biomass; allometry; biomass production; branches; carbon; equations; forest inventory; models; rain forests; tree and stand measurements; trees; variance; South Africa
Abstract:
... Novel species-specific equations for the estimation of height and aboveground biomass were established for four dominant tree species (Syzygium gerrardii Burtt Davy, Combretum kraussii Hochst., Trichilia dregeana Sond. and Croton sylvaticus Hochst.), in the Northern Mistbelt Forests of South Africa. A non-destructive sampling methodology was applied, which was based on measuring standing trees, se ...
DOI:
10.2989/20702620.2016.1225187

96. Antimicrobial Profiling and Molecular Identification of Alternaria arborescens CLB12, A Myco-endosymbiont Inhabiting Combretum latifolium Blume

Author:
H.C. Yashavantha Rao; Devaraju Rakshith; Ballagere Puttaraju Harini; Sreedharamurthy Satish
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2017 v.7 no.1 pp. 1-9
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Alternaria; Bacillus subtilis; Candida albicans; Combretum; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; animal pathogens; antibiotic resistance; antimicrobial properties; drugs; endosymbionts; ethyl acetate; fungi; internal transcribed spacers; methicillin; methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; multiple drug resistance; ribosomal DNA; ribosomal RNA; secondary metabolites; India
Abstract:
... Fungal endosymbionts are currently driving the therapeutic use of antimicrobial drugs to combat multi drug resistant infections. An endosymbiotic strain CLB12 was isolated from the root tissue of Combretum latifolium Blume (Combretaceae) collected from the Western Ghats of Southern India. Strain CLB12 was then identified as Alternaria arborescens by its characteristic cultural morphology with ITS ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2017.1287592

97. Community-wise evaluation of rice beer prepared by some ethnic tribes of Tripura

Author:
Sushanta Ghosh; Lovely Rahaman; David Lalvohbika Kaipeng; Dipankar Deb; Nandita Nath; Prosun Tribedi; Bipin Kumar Sharma
Source:
Journal of ethnic foods 2016 v.3 no.4 pp. 251-256
ISSN:
2352-619X
Subject:
Artocarpus heterophyllus; Citrus sinensis; Combretum; Litsea monopetala; alcohols; beers; brewing; carbohydrate content; fermentation; flavor; herbs; humans; ingredients; lifestyle; nationalities and ethnic groups; physicochemical properties; reducing sugars; rice; rice flour; risk; starter cultures; traditional foods; water content; India
Abstract:
... Tripura is inhabited by many indigenous communities having unique ethno-socio-cultural lifestyle with age-old rice beer brewing techniques using wild herbs and local rice varieties popularly known as chuwak or zu. The present study is focused on comparative evaluation of brewing methods and nutritional aspects of rice beer among Debbarma, Jamatia, Koloi, and Molsom tribes of Tripura. Sample ingred ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jef.2016.12.001

98. Cytotoxic Effects of Combretum platypetalum Welw. ex M.A. Lawson subsp. oatesii (Rolfe) Exell (Combretaceae) Leaf Extracts on Jurkat T-cells and Reversal of Effects by Reduced Glutathione

Author:
Orbert Chiramba; Stanley Mukanganyama
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2016 v.6 no.3 pp. 250-265
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Combretum; T-lymphocytes; antineoplastic agents; aquatic organisms; cell membranes; cell viability; cytotoxicity; glutathione; herbivores; leaf extracts; leaves; microorganisms; oxidative stress; Zimbabwe
Abstract:
... More than 60 % of anticancer drugs have been obtained from natural sources including plants, marine organisms and microorganisms. Leaves of Combretum platypetalum Welw. ex M.A. Lawson subsp. oatesii (Rolfe) Exell have been reported to be toxic to herbivores in Zimbabwe. The aim of this study was to determine if leaf extracts of C. platypetalum have cytotoxic effects on Jurkat-T leukemic cells and ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2016.1232626

99. Diets based on plants from Brazilian Caatinga altering ruminal parameters, microbial community and meat fatty acids of Santa Inês lambs

Author:
A.L. Abdalla Filho; P.S. Corrêa; L.N. Lemos; D. Dineshkumar; J. Issakowicz; E.H. Ieda; P.M.T. Lima; M. Barreal; C. McManus; T.S. Mui; A.L. Abdalla; H. Louvandini
Source:
Small ruminant research 2017 v.154 pp. 70-77
ISSN:
0921-4488
Subject:
Archaea; Attalea speciosa; Combretum; Cynodon dactylon; Ruminococcus flavefaciens; caatinga; carcass characteristics; diet; experimental design; fatty acid composition; females; finishing; hay; lambs; leaves; liveweight gain; longissimus muscle; males; meat; microbial communities; propionic acid; rumen fermentation; rumen fluids; rumen fungi; short chain fatty acids
Abstract:
... Strategies for the sustainable intensification of ruminant production suggest breeding animals adapted to the environment in which they live using local fodders to maximize efficient ruminal fermentation. The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of using Orbignya phalerata (Babassu) and Combretum leprosum (Mofumbo) leaves in ruminal short chain fatty acids (SCFA) and microbial communit ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.smallrumres.2017.07.005

100. Does the Growth Differentiation Balance Hypothesis Explain Allocation to Secondary Metabolites in Combretum apiculatum , an African Savanna Woody Species?

Author:
Dawood Hattas; Peter F. Scogings; Riitta Julkunen-Tiitto
Source:
Journal of chemical ecology 2017 v.43 no.2 pp. 153-163
ISSN:
0098-0331
Subject:
Combretum; biomass; carbon; carbon nitrogen ratio; cinnamic acid; glycosides; herbivores; kaempferol; models; myricetin; nitrogen content; nutrient balance; photosynthesis; prediction; proanthocyanidins; quercetin; savannas; secondary metabolites; woody plants
Abstract:
... The growth differentiation balance hypothesis (GDBH) provides a framework that predicts a trade-off between costs of secondary metabolites (SMs) relative to the demand for photosynthate by growth. However, this hypothesis was developed using empirical evidence from plant species in northern boreal and temperate systems, leaving its applicability to species under different abiotic and biotic condit ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10886-016-0808-6