Diospyros lycioides Desf.: Review of its botany, medicinal uses, pharmacological activities and phytochemistry

Maroyi, Alfred

doi:10.4103/2221-1691.225617

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“…Fruits are not only consumed fresh, but are used in the elaboration of juice, ice creams, jellies, alcoholic beverages, and certain traditional foods, such as “moles”. The latter has contributed to their worldwide commercialization as an “exotic” fruit [6], sought not only as a food source, but as a remedy for several ailments, a property shared with several other Diospyros species and which has been validated by a growing body of experimental evidence [6,7,8,9,10,11]. Contrarily, the fruits of the poorly known D. rekoi Standl., although considered to be equally or more savory than D. digyna fruits, are collected from trees growing in the wild, usually by shepherds and other itinerant people (E. Ramírez-Briones, personal communication).…”

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Seasonal Changes in the Metabolic Profiles and Biological Activity in Leaves of Diospyros digyna and D. rekoi “Zapote” Trees

Ramírez-Briones¹,

Rodríguez-Macías²,

Salcedo-Pérez³

et al. 2019

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Leaves of semi-domesticated Diospyros digyna and wild D. rekoi trees, sampled seasonally in Mexico in 2014, were analyzed. Metabolic fingerprints revealed higher metabolite diversity in D. rekoi leaves. The TLC bands characteristic of glycosylated flavonoids, predominant in this species, matched the detection of quercetin and quercetin 3-O-glucuronides by liquid chromatography (UPLC-MS) of spring leaf extracts (LEs). Further gas chromatography (GC-MS) analysis revealed abundant fatty acids, organic acids, and secondary metabolites including trigonelline, p-coumaric, and ferulic and nicotinic acids. Phenolic-like compounds prevailed in D. digyna LEs, while unidentified triterpenoids and dihydroxylated coumarins were detected by UPLC-MS and GC-MS. A paucity of leaf metabolites in leaves of this species, compared to D. rekoi, was evident. Higher antioxidant capacity (AOC) was detected in D. digyna LEs. The AOC was season-independent in D. digyna but not in D. rekoi. The AOC in both species was concentrated in distinct TLC single bands, although seasonal variation in band intensity was observed among trees sampled. The AOC in D. digyna LEs could be ascribed to the coumarin esculetin. The LEs moderately inhibited phytopathogenic bacteria but not fungi. Leaf chemistry differences in these Mesoamerican Diospyros species substantiated previous variability reported in tree physiology and fruit physical chemistry, postulated to result from domestication and seasonality.

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Seasonal Changes in the Metabolic Profiles and Biological Activity in Leaves of Diospyros digyna and D. rekoi “Zapote” Trees

Ramírez-Briones¹,

Rodríguez-Macías²,

Salcedo-Pérez³

et al. 2019

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“…In addition to their leaves, bark, hard wood, and roots, Diospyros fruits are known to have several nutraceutical and pharmacological properties . The bioactive Diospyros secondary metabolites recognized to have sensory and/or therapeutic value are naphthaquinones, anthraquinones, terpenoids, lignans, steroids, flavonoids, naphthalene, phenolic acids, amyrin, and 7‐methyljuglone, among others . Fruit chemical composition has been predominantly determined in D. kaki .…”

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“…[6][7][8] The bioactive Diospyros secondary metabolites recognized to have sensory and/or therapeutic value are naphthaquinones, anthraquinones, terpenoids, lignans, steroids, flavonoids, naphthalene, phenolic acids, amyrin, and 7-methyljuglone, among others. 1,2,[9][10][11] Fruit chemical composition has been predominantly determined in D. kaki.…”

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Fruits of wild and semi‐domesticated Diospyros tree species have contrasting phenological, metabolic, and antioxidant activity profiles

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BACKGROUND In contrast to commercial Diospyros species, Mesoamerican fruit‐producing species are scarcely known, particularly wild species that might harbor desirable traits suitable for breeding. Thus, metabolomic, chemical, and antioxidant profiles of fruits harvested from cultivated Diospyros digyna and wild Diospyros rekoi trees during consecutive winter seasons were obtained. Fruits were harvested in habitats having marked differences in soil quality, climate, and luminosity. RESULTS D. digyna fruits were larger and less acid than D. rekoi fruits, whereas antioxidant activity tended to be higher in D. rekoi fruits. Phenolic, flavonoid, and sugar contents also varied significantly between species. Metabolomic analysis allowed the pre‐identification of 519 and 1665 metabolites in negative and positive electrospray ionization (ESI) modes, respectively. Principal component analysis of the positive ESI data explained 51.8% of the variance and indicated clear metabolomic differences between D. rekoi and D. digyna fruits that were confirmed by direct‐injection ESI mass spectrometry profiles. Twenty‐one discriminating metabolites were detected in fruits of both species; D. digyna fruits differentially accumulated lysophospholipids, whereas discriminating metabolites in D. rekoi fruits were chemically more diverse than those in D. digyna fruits. CONCLUSION Domesticated D. digyna fruits have improved physicochemical fruit traits compared with wild D. rekoi fruits, including larger size and lower acidity. The metabolomic and chemical composition of their respective fruits were also significantly different, which in D. rekoi was manifested as a notable season‐dependent increase in antioxidant capacity. Therefore, wild D. rekoi can be considered as an important genetic resource for the improvement of commercial Diospyros fruit quality. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry

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“… Pneumonia W, C, E, S Chigora et al (2007) ; Van Wyk (2011) ; Maroyi (2014) Ebenaceae Diospyros lycioides Desf. Shrub Eastern blue-bush, Red star-apple (Eng) Mumbune, Mushawa, Mushumadombo, Musvotamhungu, Mutsvirikiti, Mutsvitsva, Nyatsvipa (Sh) Umbongisa, Umqathuva, Umsungampule (Nd) Roots Infusion Pneumonia and sore throat Infertility in women N, W, C, E, S Maroyi (2018a) Ebenaceae Euclea crispa (Thunb.) Sond.…”

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“… Pneumonia and sore throat Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-metastatic, antioxidant, anti-adhesive, antifungal and anti-proliferative activities. no records found Cai et al (2000) ; Maroyi (2013a , 2018a) Ebenaceae Euclea crispa (Thunb.) Sond.…”

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Medicinal plants used for the management of respiratory diseases in Zimbabwe: Review and perspectives potential management of COVID-19

Nyagumbo¹,

Pote²,

Shopo³

et al. 2022

Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C

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Diospyros lycioides Desf.: Review of its botany, medicinal uses, pharmacological activities and phytochemistry

Cited by 11 publications

References 26 publications

Seasonal Changes in the Metabolic Profiles and Biological Activity in Leaves of Diospyros digyna and D. rekoi “Zapote” Trees

Seasonal Changes in the Metabolic Profiles and Biological Activity in Leaves of Diospyros digyna and D. rekoi “Zapote” Trees

Fruits of wild and semi‐domesticated Diospyros tree species have contrasting phenological, metabolic, and antioxidant activity profiles

Medicinal plants used for the management of respiratory diseases in Zimbabwe: Review and perspectives potential management of COVID-19

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