Diospyros insidiosa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions in Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China territory, it can be found growing in Thailand. Its presence also extends into the Malesia region, specifically within Malaya. Additionally, the species is distributed across the island of Sumatera. These locations highlight the plant's habitat within these diverse tropical environments.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Diospyros insidiosa is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form in which the perennating buds are located high above the ground on woody stems. Within this category, it exhibits specific life form variations that include being a phanerophyte and a nanophanerophyte, indicating that while it maintains elevated buds to survive seasonal or environmental stresses, its overall stature may fluctuate between small shrub-like proportions and larger woody structures. This life strategy allows the plant to persist through various life stages by protecting its regenerative tissues on elevated branches, ensuring survival in its specific ecological niche.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Diospyros insidiosa is characterized by a woody growth form, primarily manifesting as a tree that can reach a maximum plant height of 15 m. As a terrestrial species, it functions as an independent organism rather than an epiphyte or a parasite. While it exhibits a robust structural development, it also possesses the capacity to act as a self-supporting climber, utilizing its woody structure to navigate its environment.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

15 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Diospyros insidiosa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin, betulinic acid.

Betulin

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betulinic acid

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Activities

Diospyros insidiosa 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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