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Diospyros multiflora

Diospyros multiflora · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (39 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Diospyros multiflora, is a versatile medicinal plant native to various subtropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to skin conditions. Its unique bioactive compounds offer significant potential for modern pharmacological research.

Family
Not available
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Leaf · Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Diospyros multiflora

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Diospyros multiflora, exhibits a specific and localized geographical distribution. Its presence is documented within the expansive Malesia botanical region. Specifically, this species can be found growing in the Philippines. This limited range indicates that the plant is adapted to the unique environmental conditions of this archipelago. Consequently, understanding its habitat within the Philippines is essential for its conservation and study.

Region Area
Malesia Philippines

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Diospyros multiflora has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, root.

Plant parts reported in Diospyros multiflora
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Molecular medicine reports

Root

  1. Chinese journal of natural medicines

Chemicals

Diospyros multiflora has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7-Methyljuglone, CATECHIN, CHLOROGENIC ACID, Gallic acid, Myricitrin.

Chemicals reported in Diospyros multiflora
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
7-Methyljuglone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CATECHIN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CHLOROGENIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Gallic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Myricitrin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Quercetin 3-glucoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
SYRINGIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
betulinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
resveratrol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

7-Methyljuglone

  1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

CATECHIN

  1. Journal of food science

CHLOROGENIC ACID

  1. Journal of food science

Gallic acid

  1. Journal of food science

Myricitrin

  1. Molecular medicine reports

Quercetin 3-glucoside

  1. Journal of food science

SYRINGIC ACID

  1. Journal of food science

betulinic acid

  1. Dr. Duke

resveratrol

  1. Journal of food science

Activities

Diospyros multiflora has 21 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer.

Activities reported in Diospyros multiflora
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anthelmintic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AntiHIV 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticarcinomic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiedemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiinflammatory 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antileukemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimalarial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. Molecular medicine reports
  2. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

Anthelmintic

  1. Dr. Duke

AntiHIV

  1. Dr. Duke

Antibacterial

  1. Dr. Duke

Anticancer

  1. Dr. Duke

Anticarcinomic

  1. Dr. Duke

Antiedemic

  1. Dr. Duke

Antiinflammatory

  1. Dr. Duke

Antileukemic

  1. Dr. Duke

Antimalarial

  1. Dr. Duke

Preparations

Diospyros multiflora has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaf extract.

Preparations reported for Diospyros multiflora
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf extract

  1. Molecular medicine reports