Diospyros chevalieri

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Diospyros chevalieri, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across West Tropical Africa. Its presence is recorded in the coastal and inland regions of Ghana. Additionally, the species can be found growing within the territories of Guinea. It is also documented to inhabit parts of the Ivory Coast and Liberia. Finally, its geographical range extends into the country of Sierra Leone.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Diospyros chevalieri is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located high above the ground on woody stems. Within the specific nuances of its ecological strategy, it is categorized both as a phanerophyte and more specifically as a nanophanerophyte, indicating that while it maintains its reproductive structures on elevated branches, it typically occupies a smaller stature within the woody plant spectrum compared to large forest trees. As a perennial woody species, its life cycle involves the establishment of persistent above-ground biomass that allows it to endure seasonal environmental fluctuations, relying on its elevated buds to survive periods of stress. This life history pattern ensures its ability to re-sprout and maintain dominance within its specific niche, utilizing its structural height to facilitate reproductive processes and resource acquisition.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Diospyros chevalieri is characterized by a woody growth form, primarily manifesting as a shrub. Although it possesses climbing capabilities, it functions as a self-supporting plant, exhibiting characteristics of both a liana and a vine without being an obligatory climber. As an independent organism, it does not exhibit parasitic behavior and maintains a terrestrial habit rather than an epiphytic one. The plant reaches a maximum height of approximately 3.05 meters, supported by its robust, woody structure.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

3.048037064 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Diospyros chevalieri has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin, betulinic acid.

Betulin

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betulinic acid

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Activities

Diospyros chevalieri has 23 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.

Anthelmintic

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AntiHIV

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Antibacterial

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Anticancer

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Anticarcinomic

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Antiedemic

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Antifeedant

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Antiflu

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Antiinflammatory

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Antileukemic

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