Diospyros monbuttensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its presence is documented within the borders of Benin. It can also be found growing in the coastal and inland areas of Ghana. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the Ivory Coast and Togo. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the large territory of Nigeria.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Diospyros monbuttensis is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, ensuring its persistence across multiple growing seasons within its natural habitat. As a phanerophyte, its reproductive buds are elevated on aerial shoots well above the ground level, a structural adaptation that defines its growth habit and life form. This phanerophyte classification indicates a robust developmental strategy where the plant maintains a significant woody structure throughout its lifespan, allowing it to occupy specific ecological niches where its height provides a competitive advantage for light acquisition and survival.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Diospyros monbuttensis is characterized by a woody growth form, functioning as a self-supporting tree rather than a climber or vine. It is a terrestrial plant that grows independently, without parasitic tendencies. In terms of stature, the species typically reaches a mean plant height of approximately 10 m, with recorded maximum heights reaching up to 9.144111192 m.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

9.144111192 m

Plant height mean:

10 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Diospyros monbuttensis is characterized by its metabolic processes and nutrient acquisition strategies typical of the Ebenaceae family. Its physiological framework supports growth and development through complex biochemical pathways, though it does not possess the specialized symbiotic mechanisms required for atmospheric nitrogen assimilation. Specifically, regarding its nitrogen metabolism, the plant is not a nitrogen fixer, as it lacks the ability to convert atmospheric nitrogen into bioavailable forms through symbiotic relationships with nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Consequently, its physiological dependence relies on the uptake of nitrates and ammonium from the soil through its root system to support protein synthesis and enzymatic functions. This nutrient acquisition strategy dictates its ecological role and its interaction with the surrounding soil chemistry and microbial environment.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

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

Betulin

1. Dr. Duke

betulinic acid

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Activities

Diospyros monbuttensis 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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