Diospyros crassiflora
Ebony
Diospyros crassiflora, commonly known as ebony, is a majestic tropical tree celebrated for its dense, dark timber. Beyond its industrial value, this species holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Various parts of the plant are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues and inflammation.
- Scientific name: Diospyros crassiflora
- Family: Ebenaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Diospyros crassiflora, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Ericales. Finally, it is classified under the family Ebenaceae and 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, scientifically known as Diospyros crassiflora, is referred to by various names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is known as 厚瓣乌木 or 厚瓣乌木 (zh-hans), while in Japanese, it is transliterated as ディオスピュロス・クラスィフロラ (ja). In Arabic-speaking contexts, it is called خرمال سميك الأزهار (ar), a name that is also reflected in the Egyptian Arabic variant خرمال سميك الازهار (arz).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 厚瓣乌木 | Wikidata |
| ar | خرمال سميك الأزهار | Wikidata |
| ja | ディオスピュロス・クラスィフロラ | Wikidata |
| arz | خرمال سميك الازهار | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 厚瓣乌木 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 厚瓣乌木 | Wikidata |
| es | Diospyros ampullacea | Wikidata |
| es | Diospyros evila | Wikidata |
| es | Diospyros flavescens | Wikidata |
| es | Diospyros incarnata | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Diospyros crassiflora, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented within the borders of Nigeria. The species also extends significantly into West-Central Tropical Africa. Within this central region, it can be found in the Central African Republic, Cameroon, and Congo. Furthermore, its geographical range includes the nation of Gabon.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | 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 crassiflora 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 crassiflora 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 crassiflora 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |