Diospyros maritima
Diospyros maritima, commonly known as the maritime ebony, is a resilient evergreen shrub native to coastal regions. Valued in traditional medicine, its various parts possess therapeutic properties used to treat diverse ailments. This botanical species plays a vital role in coastal ecosystems while offering significant potential for pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Diospyros maritima
- Family: Ebenaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ericales. Finally, it is a member of the family Ebenaceae and is categorized under 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 maritima, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Chinese, it is referred to as 海边柿 (zh), while in Taiwan, it is commonly called 黃心柿 (zh-tw). The Japanese name for this species is リュウキュウガキ (ja). Moving into Middle Eastern contexts, it is known as خرمالوی دریایی (fa) in Persian and خرمال بحري (ar) in Arabic.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 海边柿 | Wikidata |
| ja | リュウキュウガキ | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 黃心柿 | Wikidata |
| fa | خرمالوی دریایی | Wikidata |
| ar | خرمال بحري | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 海边柿 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 海边柿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄心仔 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黃心柿 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. In East Asia, its presence is noted within the Nansei-shoto islands and throughout Taiwan. Moving into mainland China, the species is specifically found within the South-Central region. Its range further extends into Indo-China, where it inhabits parts of Cambodia. Additionally, the plant can be located within the borders of Laos.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Maluku | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Diospyros maritima, utilizes various components for its medicinal and structural properties. The stems provide the essential structural framework and transport systems for the organism, while the inner heartwood is known for its density and specific chemical constituents. Additionally, the bark serves as a protective outer layer and is often the part of the plant harvested for its concentrated bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heartwood | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Diospyros maritima has 19 reported phytochemicals identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include plumbagin, (4S)-shinanolone, 2-methoxy-7-methyljuglone, 3-methoxy-7-methyljuglone, 7-methyljuglone.
- Total chemicals
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 20
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| plumbagin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (4S)-shinanolone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-methoxy-7-methyljuglone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-methoxy-7-methyljuglone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-methyljuglone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chitranone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diethyl (2R)-malate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diospyrolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diospyrolidone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Diospyros maritima has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Diospyros maritima has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hepatoma.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hepatoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |