Diospyros rhodocalyx
Diospyros rhodocalyx, commonly known as the red-calyx ebony, is a medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Found in tropical regions, its fruits and bark contain bioactive compounds used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for pharmacological research and natural healthcare applications.
- Scientific name: Diospyros rhodocalyx
- 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. It is specifically identified by its 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 rhodocalyx, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Red-calyx Ebony. In Chinese, it is known as 红萼乌木 (Hóng è wūmù), while in Malay, it is called Kayu Merah.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is geographically distributed across several countries within the Indo-China region. Specifically, its natural habitat includes the territories of Cambodia and Laos. It can also be found growing throughout the landscapes of Myanmar. Furthermore, its range extends into the various provinces of Thailand. Finally, the distribution of this medicinal species is completed by its presence in Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Diospyros rhodocalyx has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lupeol, betulin, betulinic acid, lupenone, taraxerone.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lupeol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taraxerone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Diospyros rhodocalyx has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include impotence.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| impotence | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |