Diospyros martabanica

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Diospyros eugenii
• Gunisanthus mollis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. As a member of the order Ericales and the family Ebenaceae, it is specifically classified under the genus Diospyros.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China zone, it can be found growing in the territories of Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Beyond the mainland, its presence extends into the Malesia region. Specifically, it is documented to inhabit the area of Malaya. Consequently, the species maintains a significant ecological footprint throughout these tropical landscapes.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Diospyros martabanica is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the majority of its vegetative biomass is held on elevated branches above the ground level. Within the broader spectrum of plant life strategies, it functions specifically as a phanerophyte, ensuring its buds and growing points are protected from seasonal environmental fluctuations by the height of its woody structure. This life form allows the species to establish a perennial presence in its habitat, utilizing its elevated canopy to optimize light interception and reproductive success. By maintaining its vital organs high above the soil surface, the plant avoids the stresses faced by hemicryptophytes or therophytes, instead following a stable, long-lived developmental trajectory typical of woody perennial species.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Diospyros martabanica is characterized by a woody growth habit, exhibiting a robust and firm structural composition. Regarding its climbing nature, the plant is classified as self-supporting, functioning as a liana or vine that does not require external hosts for structural stability, thus falling under the category of a self-supporting rather than an obligatory or facultative climber. It is an independent organism in its nutritional processes, showing no parasitic behavior, and it maintains a terrestrial existence rather than an epiphytic one.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Diospyros martabanica has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Journal of natural medicines

Chemicals

Diospyros martabanica has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin, Makluoside A, Makluoside B, Triterpenes, betulinic acid.

Betulin

1. Dr. Duke

Makluoside A

1. Journal of natural medicines

Makluoside B

1. Journal of natural medicines

Triterpenes

1. Journal of natural medicines

betulinic acid

1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Diospyros martabanica has 23 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.

Anthelmintic

1. Dr. Duke
2. Parasitology

AntiHIV

1. Dr. Duke

Antibacterial

1. Dr. Duke

Anticancer

1. Dr. Duke

Anticarcinomic

1. Dr. Duke

Antiedemic

1. Dr. Duke

Antifeedant

1. Dr. Duke

Antiflu

1. Dr. Duke

Antiinflammatory

1. Dr. Duke

Antileukemic

1. Dr. Duke

Preparations

Diospyros martabanica has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include alcoholic extract, methanol extracts from the leaves and branches.

Alcoholic extract

1. Parasitology

Methanol extracts from the leaves and branches

1. Journal of natural medicines