Diospyros peregrina
Diospyros peregrina · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Diospyros peregrina, scientifically known as Diospyros peregrina, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments. Research continues to explore its bioactive compounds, highlighting its immense potential in developing natural therapies for modern healthcare.
- Family
- Ebenaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Diospyros peregrinaSynonyms
- Diospyros pachycalyx
- Diospyros cystopus
- Diospyros phyllomegas
- Embryopteris peregrina
- Diospyros suluensis
Sources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Ebenaceae |
| Genus | Diospyros |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo |
| Malesia | Jawa |
| Malesia | Philippines |
| Malesia | Sulawesi |
| Malesia | Sumatera |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Diospyros peregrina has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Journal of natural medicines
Chemicals
Diospyros peregrina has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Tannins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Tannins
- Nutrients
Activities
Diospyros peregrina has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cytotoxic
- Journal of natural medicines
Conditions
Diospyros peregrina has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include breast cancer, colon cancer, gastric cancer.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Breast cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Colon cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastric cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Breast cancer
- Journal of natural medicines
Colon cancer
- Journal of natural medicines
Gastric cancer
- Journal of natural medicines
Preparations
Diospyros peregrina has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaf.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Journal of natural medicines