Diospyros blancoi
Diospyros discolor nom. illeg.
Diospyros blancoi, commonly known as the white ebony, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments. Recent studies highlight its potential antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, making it a subject of growing scientific interest.
- Scientific name: Diospyros blancoi
- Family: Ebenaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ericales, it is classified in the family Ebenaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 blancoi, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In Bengali, it is known as গাব, while in Catalan, it is called Mabolo. The name Маболо is used in both Komi and Kabardino-Balkarian, and it is similarly identified as Маболо in Lezgian.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| bn | গাব | Wikidata |
| ca | Mabolo | Wikidata |
| koi | Маболо | Wikidata |
| kv | Маболо | Wikidata |
| lbe | Маболо | Wikidata |
| ml | മബോളോ | Wikidata |
| mrj | Маболо | Wikidata |
| ru | Маболо | Wikidata |
| udm | Маболо | Wikidata |
| uk | Маболо | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In Eastern Asia, its presence is noted within the territory of Taiwan. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in both India and Bangladesh. The species also extends into the Indo-China region, specifically occupying the Andaman Islands. Finally, its range reaches the Nicobar Islands, completing its spread across these maritime areas.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | New Caledonia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Diospyros blancoi, utilizes its leaves as a significant component in traditional medicinal practices. The leaves are typically characterized by their texture and shape, containing various bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's therapeutic potential. In various herbal applications, these leaves are often processed to extract properties believed to aid in treating specific ailments, making them a vital part of the plant's overall medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Diospyros blancoi has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, saponins, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Diospyros blancoi has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Diospyros blancoi has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dental caries.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dental caries | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |