Diospyros abyssinica
Diospyros abyssinica, commonly known as the African ebony, is a significant medicinal plant native to East Africa. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, various parts of the tree are traditionally utilized to treat ailments ranging from gastrointestinal issues to skin infections, offering valuable ethnobotanical insights for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Diospyros abyssinica
- Family: Ebenaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ericales, falling into the family Ebenaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Diospyros.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Ebenaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Diospyros | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Diospyros abyssinica, is recognized by various local names depending on the region. In Persian, it is commonly referred to as خرمالوی حبشی.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | خرمالوی حبشی | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Diospyros abyssinicica, exhibits a specific distribution pattern within the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence has been documented across several distinct countries including Benin and Burkina. Additionally, the species can be found growing within the borders of Ghana. Further occurrences of this medicinal plant extend into Guinea. Finally, its geographical range includes the territory of Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Diospyros abyssinica, is valued in traditional medicine for the therapeutic properties found within its specific anatomical structures. Among its various components, the root bark is particularly significant, as it is frequently harvested and utilized for its medicinal potency. In many ethnobotanical practices, this particular part of the plant is processed to extract bioactive compounds believed to aid in healing various ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Diospyros abyssinica has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Diospyros abyssinica has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancers, cardiovascular diseases.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |