Diospyros celebica
Diospyros celebica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (26 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Diospyros celebica, is a precious timber species endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia. Highly valued for its dense, dark wood, this medicinal plant is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies. Beyond its commercial significance, it holds deep ecological importance within its native tropical rainforest ecosystems and local cultures.
- Family
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- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
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- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Diospyros celebicaDistribution
This plant is specifically native to the Malesia region. Within this vast tropical area, its occurrence is highly localized to the island of Sulawesi. This restricted range suggests that the species is an endemic inhabitant of the Indonesian archipelago. Consequently, its natural habitat is tied closely to the unique environmental conditions found on this particular island. Understanding this specific distribution is essential for the conservation of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
Chemicals
Diospyros celebica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin, betulinic acid.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Betulin | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Diospyros celebica has 23 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiedemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifeedant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiflu | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antileukemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |