Diospyros martabanica
Diospyros martabanica, commonly known as the Martaban ebony, is a significant medicinal plant native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its dense timber, its various parts offer therapeutic potential. Traditionally, it is utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, highlighting its ecological importance and rich pharmacological value in herbalism.
- Scientific name: Diospyros martabanica
- Family: Ebenaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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.
| 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 martabanica, is referred to by several common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is known as 小叶柿 (zh), 小叶柿 (zh-hans), and 小叶柿 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 小叶柿 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 小叶柿 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 小叶柿 | Wikidata |
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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Diospyros martabanica, utilizes various structures to sustain its growth and provide medicinal properties. The leaves are typically characterized by their specific shape and arrangement on the stem, playing a vital role in photosynthesis and often serving as a key component in traditional herbal preparations. Supporting these leaves are the sturdy branches, which form the skeletal framework of the plant, allowing it to extend toward sunlight and provide the necessary structure for its overall development.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| branches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Diospyros martabanica has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |