Diospyros bipindensis
Diospyros bipindensis, commonly known as the ebony tree, is a significant medicinal plant found in tropical regions. Renowned for its dense timber, it also holds ethnobotanical value. Various parts of the tree are utilized in traditional medicine to treat diverse ailments, showcasing its profound importance in natural pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Diospyros bipindensis
- Family: Ebenaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ericales, falling into the family Ebenaceae. Finally, its taxonomic placement is completed within 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, Diospyros bipindensis, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is referred to as the African ebony, while in French, it is called ébène d'Afrique. Within local contexts, it is also known by the names de bène in Swahili and ebène in several other regional dialects.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the West-Central Tropical Africa region. Specifically, it can be found growing within the borders of the Central African Republic. Its natural habitat also extends into the diverse landscapes of Cameroon and Congo. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit the territory of Gabon. Finally, its geographical range includes the vast expanse of the DR Congo.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
Chemicals
Diospyros bipindensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include plumbagin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| plumbagin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Diospyros bipindensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |