Diospyros cinnabarina

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern primarily concentrated within the tropical regions of Africa. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in Nigeria. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found in several distinct territories. Specifically, its range extends through Cameroon, Gabon, and the Congo. Additionally, this medicinal species is also located within the Cabinda region.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Diospyros cinnabarina is characterized by its presence in specific environmental niches where it functions as a locally common component of the vegetation. It typically thrives within diverse forest ecosystems, often occupying transitional zones or specific successional stages of forest development. Its distribution is governed by localized soil compositions and microclimatic conditions that support its growth patterns, allowing it to maintain stable, albeit spatially restricted, populations. As a locally common species, it plays a role in the structural complexity of its habitat, contributing to the available biomass and participating in the intricate biotic interactions, such as seed dispersal and nutrient cycling, that define its native ecological community.

Habitat :

locally common

Life history

The life history of Diospyros cinnabarina 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 specialized categorization of its life form, it functions primarily as a phanerophyte, exhibiting a perennial strategy that allows it to maintain structural integrity and reproductive capacity through successive growing seasons. This life history involves a transition from seedling establishment to a stable, woody stature, utilizing its elevated bud placement to survive environmental fluctuations and seasonal changes. As a phanerophyte, the plant's biological investment is directed toward the development of persistent above-ground biomass, ensuring its long-term survival in its native ecological niche.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Diospyros cinnabarina is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree, which reaches a maximum plant height of approximately 9.14 meters. It is a terrestrial species, existing as an independent organism rather than a parasite or an epiphyte. In terms of its structural habit, the plant is self-supporting, functioning as a standalone tree rather than an obligatory or facultative climber, liana, or vine.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

9.144111192 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

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

Betulin

1. Dr. Duke

betulinic acid

1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Diospyros cinnabarina 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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