Diospyros elliptifolia
Diospyros elliptifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Diospyros elliptifolia, is a medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often found in tropical regions, this species is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its bioactive compounds offer significant potential for pharmacological research, highlighting its importance in natural healing practices worldwide.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Diospyros elliptifoliaDistribution
This plant belongs to the diverse Malesian botanical region, which encompasses several key island groups in Southeast Asia. Its documented presence includes the large island of Borneo, where it thrives in tropical environments. Furthermore, the species can be found across the archipelago of the Philippines. It also maintains a significant distribution within the island of Sumatera. These specific locations highlight the plant's localized range within the tropical forests of the Malesia zone.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Chemicals
Diospyros elliptifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Betulin | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Diospyros elliptifolia has 12 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include AntiHIV, Anticarcinomic, Antifeedant, Antiflu, Antiinflammatory.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic | 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aphidifuge | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |