Diospyros fragrans

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant, Diospyros fragrans, is found within the specific ecological zones of West-Central Tropical Africa. Its distribution encompasses several distinct countries located throughout this lush regional belt. Specifically, the species can be identified growing in the territories of Cameroon and Congo. It is also documented to inhabit the landscapes of Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. Finally, the plant's range extends to the coastal area of Cabinda.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Diospyros fragrans is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, specifically exhibiting traits consistent with both phanerophyte and nanophanerophyte life forms. As a phanerophyte, the plant maintains its perennating buds well above the soil surface, typically on woody branches, which allows it to persist through varying seasonal conditions. Its growth strategy involves the development of permanent woody structures that elevate its photosynthetic organs, a characteristic that distinguishes it from lower life forms like chamaephytes or hemicryptophytes. Depending on its specific environmental niche and developmental stage, its stature may fluctuate between a larger phanerophyte and a more compact nanophanerophyte, yet it consistently relies on elevated bud protection to ensure long-term survival and reproductive success.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Diospyros fragrans is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree, reaching a maximum plant height of approximately 15.24 meters. It functions as an independent organism, exhibiting a terrestrial lifestyle rather than being an epiphyte. While the species can exhibit characteristics of a self-supporting liana or vine, it is primarily defined by its robust, woody structure and upright tree habit.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

15.24018532 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Diospyros fragrans 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

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Activities

Diospyros fragrans 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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