Diospyros undulata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the Indo-China region. It can be found growing across the diverse landscapes of Cambodia and Myanmar. Additionally, its presence extends to the territories of Thailand within the same region. The species also inhabits various island locations, specifically the Andaman Islands and the Nicobar Islands. Consequently, its habitat is defined by these interconnected areas throughout Indo-China.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Diospyros undulata is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a life form defined by the positioning of its perennating buds high above the ground on woody stems. Within the spectrum of growth strategies, it specifically functions as a phanerophyte, ensuring its survival through seasonal changes by maintaining its regenerative structures on elevated branches. This growth habit allows the plant to establish a stable, long-lived presence in its ecosystem, utilizing its woody architecture to navigate environmental stressors and compete effectively for light resources.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Diospyros undulata is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically manifesting as a tree. It functions as an independent organism, neither acting as a parasite nor as an epiphyte, maintaining a strictly terrestrial existence. In terms of its structural habit, the plant can exhibit climbing tendencies, categorized as a self-supporting liana or vine, which may be either obligatory or facultative in its growth strategy. The plant reaches a maximum height of approximately 10 meters.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

10 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Diospyros undulata 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 undulata 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

1. Dr. Duke

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