Diospyros decandra
Diospyros decandra, commonly known as the ebony fruit or tualang, is a significant medicinal plant found in tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to skin inflammations, offering valuable bioactive compounds for holistic and modern pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Diospyros decandra
- Family: Ebenaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ericales, it is classified under the family Ebenaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Diospyros, with the specific species being Diospyros decandra.
| 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, known scientifically as Diospyros decandra, is recognized by various common names across different cultures and languages. In Vietnam, it is called Thị (vi), while in Thailand, it is referred to as จัน (th). In Japan, the species is known as カバイロクロガキ (ja), and in China, it is commonly called 香水柿 (zh). Additionally, in Cambodia, the plant is known by the name ច័ន (km).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Thị | Wikidata |
| th | จัน | Wikidata |
| ja | カバイロクロガキ | Wikidata |
| zh | 香水柿 | Wikidata |
| km | ច័ន | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 香水柿 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 香水柿 | Wikidata |
| th | จัน-อิน | Wikidata |
| zh | 法国香柿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黃柿 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several key regions across Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted within the South-Central territories. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found in the state of Assam. Its distribution also extends into the Indo-China region, encompassing the countries of Cambodia and Laos. Finally, the plant is recorded as growing within the borders of Myanmar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Diospyros decandra, commonly known as ebony or teli, utilizes its fruits as a significant component in traditional medicinal practices. The fleshy, edible fruits are often harvested when ripe, and in various folk medicine traditions, they are valued for their nutritional content and potential therapeutic properties. While the tree itself is highly prized for its durable wood, the fruits represent the reproductive part of the plant that carries concentrated bioactive compounds used in specific herbal applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Diospyros decandra has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Diospyros decandra has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |