Diospyros oblonga var. oblonga
Diospyros oblonga var. oblonga · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (25 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Diospyros oblonga var. oblonga, is a significant medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often found in tropical regions, this variety is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its unique biochemical profile offers promising potential for pharmacological research and holistic healing practices.
- Family
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- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
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- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Diospyros oblonga var. oblongaDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, its presence is specifically noted in Thailand. It is also widely distributed throughout the Malesia zone, spanning multiple island groups and peninsulas. This includes significant populations found on the islands of Borneo, Jawa, and Maluku. Additionally, the species can be found throughout the Malay Peninsula.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Malesia | Borneo |
| Malesia | Jawa |
| Malesia | Malaya |
| Malesia | Maluku |
| Malesia | Philippines |
| Malesia | Sulawesi |
| Malesia | Sumatera |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Diospyros oblonga var. oblonga has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin, betulinic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Betulin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Betulin
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betulinic acid
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Activities
Diospyros oblonga var. oblonga has 23 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiedemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifeedant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiflu | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antileukemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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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