Diospyros leucomelas
Diospyros leucomelas, commonly known as the Black Ebony, is a significant medicinal plant found in tropical regions. Renowned for its versatile therapeutic properties, various parts of the tree are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin conditions to digestive issues, offering valuable insights into natural pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Diospyros leucomelas
- Family: Ebenaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Diospyros leucomelas, 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 leucomelas, is referred to by the French common name Bois d'ébène marbre feuilles.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Bois d'ébène marbre feuilles | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Diospyros leucomelas, possesses a very restricted natural range. Its geographical presence is primarily confined to the Western Indian Ocean region. Specifically, this medicinal species is found growing within the island nation of Mauritius. Because of this limited area, it is considered an endemic component of the local flora. Understanding this specific distribution is essential for the conservation of the species in its native habitat.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
Chemicals
Diospyros leucomelas has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulin, betulinic acid, ursolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| betulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Diospyros leucomelas has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |