Diospyros peregrina
Diospyros peregrina, commonly known as the wild ebony or black pear, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, its various parts are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues, showcasing its profound ethnobotanical importance.
- Scientific name: Diospyros peregrina
- Family: Ebenaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ericales, it is classified under the family Ebenaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within 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, Diospyros peregrina, is known by a variety of names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the wild ebony, while in Portuguese, it is known as oiti. In Spanish, the species is identified as ébano de monte, and in French, it is called ébène sauvage.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across the diverse ecosystems of the Malesia region. Its natural range includes the large island of Borneo, where it plays a role in local biodiversity. It is also commonly found throughout the Indonesian archipelago, specifically on the islands of Jawa and Sumatera. Furthermore, the species extends its reach to the island of Sulawesi. Finally, its geographical footprint reaches as far as the Philippines within the Malesian zone.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Diospyros peregrina, utilizes its foliage as a key component in its biological structure. The leaf is a prominent feature of the species, typically characterized by its shape and texture which are distinctive to the Ebenaceae family. In various traditional medicinal practices, different parts of the plant may be studied, but the leaf often serves as a primary site for observing the plant's physiological characteristics and potential bioactive properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Diospyros peregrina has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Diospyros peregrina has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Diospyros peregrina has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, colon cancer, gastric cancer.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |