Diospyros srilankana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant is recognized for its specific and limited geographical presence. It is found exclusively within the Indian Subcontinent. Within this vast region, its distribution is confined solely to the island nation of Sri Lanka. This narrow range suggests that the species may be endemic to this particular tropical environment. Consequently, its natural habitat is strictly tied to the unique ecological conditions found in Sri Lanka.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Diospyros srilankana is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, specifically exhibiting life forms categorized as both phanerophyte and nanophanerophyte. As a phanerophyte, the plant maintains its perennating buds well above the ground level, typically on woody branches, which allows it to endure seasonal fluctuations and environmental stressors. Within this growth strategy, its development can range from the stature of a nanophanerophyte, where the woody parts remain relatively low to the ground, to a more robust phanerophyte structure. This life history enables the species to establish a stable, long-lived presence within its natural habitat, utilizing its elevated bud placement to ensure survival through varying climatic conditions.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Diospyros srilankana is characterized by its robust and sturdy structural composition. It is a woody plant, exhibiting a firm and lignified build typical of its genus. In terms of its growth habit and ecological positioning, the species is classified as a terrestrial plant, growing directly in the soil rather than as an epiphyte. It functions as an independent organism, meaning it does not exhibit parasitic behavior and maintains its own metabolic processes without relying on a host. Furthermore, regarding its climbing capacity, it is characterized as self-supporting, possessing the structural integrity to maintain its upright posture without the necessity of climbing or clinging to other structures.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Diospyros srilankana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin.

Betulin

1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Diospyros srilankana has 12 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include AntiHIV, Anticarcinomic, Antifeedant, Antiflu, Antiinflammatory.

AntiHIV

1. Dr. Duke

Anticarcinomic

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Antifeedant

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Antiflu

1. Dr. Duke

Antiinflammatory

1. Dr. Duke

Antitumor

1. Dr. Duke

Antiviral

1. Dr. Duke

Aphidifuge

1. Dr. Duke

Cytotoxic

1. Dr. Duke

Hypolipemic

1. Dr. Duke