Diospyros ferrea
Diospyros ferrea, commonly known as Ironwood, is a robust medicinal plant prized for its potent therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional healing, its bark and leaves are frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammation and digestive issues. This resilient species offers a rich natural resource for holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Diospyros ferrea
- Family: Ebenaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Diospyros ferrea, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ericales. Finally, it is a member of 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, known scientifically as Diospyros ferrea, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is known as 象牙树 (xiàngyá shù), while in Vietnamese, Waray-Waray, Cebuano, and Swedish, it is commonly referred to as Diospyros vera.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 象牙树 | Wikidata |
| vi | Diospyros vera | Wikidata |
| war | Diospyros vera | Wikidata |
| ceb | Diospyros vera | Wikidata |
| sv | Diospyros vera | Wikidata |
| ja | ヤエヤマコクタン | Wikidata |
| th | ลำบิดทะเล | Wikidata |
| or | ଗୁଆକୋଳି | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 象牙柿 | Wikidata |
| ta | இறும்பிலி | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Diospyros ferrea, is primarily located within the West Tropical Africa region. Its natural habitat extends across several different nations, including Benin and Burkina. Furthermore, the species can be found growing in the landscapes of Ghana. It is also distributed throughout the territories of Guinea-Bissau and Guinea. Collectively, these locations define the specific geographical range of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Diospyros ferrea, is recognized for its medicinal properties, which are primarily derived from its stem bark. The bark is harvested from the woody stem to extract bioactive compounds used in traditional healing practices. In various herbal formulations, this specific part of the plant is utilized for its therapeutic potential in treating various ailments, making the stem bark a critical component of its medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |