Diospyros canaliculata
Diospyros canaliculata, commonly known as the Canela or Cinnamon Ebony, is a significant medicinal plant found in tropical regions. Renowned for its versatile therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits through its unique bark and fruit.
- Scientific name: Diospyros canaliculata
- Family: Ebenaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Ericales, it is a member of 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, Diospyros canaliculata, is known by the common name Kpayä in the sg language.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| sg | Kpayä | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of West Tropical Africa. Within this region, its presence has been documented in Ghana and the Ivory Coast. It also extends further into the coastal areas of Liberia. The species can be found stretching into Nigeria, representing a significant part of its West African range. Additionally, its distribution reaches into West-Central Tropical Africa, specifically within the territory of Cabinda.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
| 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 |
Chemicals
Diospyros canaliculata 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Diospyros canaliculata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Diospyros canaliculata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |