Diospyros sumatrana
Diospyros sumatrana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (27 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Diospyros sumatrana, scientifically known as Diospyros sumatrana, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to Southeast Asian tropical forests. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this species is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern therapeutic research and natural healthcare applications.
- 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
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Diospyros sumatranaDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China peninsula, it can be found growing in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand. Beyond the mainland, its range extends into the Malesian region. Specifically, it is documented as occurring on the island of Borneo. Together, these locations highlight the plant's presence across both continental and island ecosystems.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Chemicals
Diospyros sumatrana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin, betulinic acid.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Betulin | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Diospyros sumatrana has 23 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiedemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifeedant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiflu | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antileukemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |