Diospyros blancoi
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Diospyros blancoi, (synonym Diospyros discolor), commonly known as velvet apple, velvet persimmon, kamagong, or mabolo tree,[1] is a tree of the genus Diospyros of ebony trees and persimmons. It produces edible fruit with a fine, velvety, reddish-brown fur-like covering. The fruit has a soft, creamy, pink flesh, with a taste and aroma comparable to peaches.[2]
It is widely distributed and native to the Philippines, but it is also native to eastern and southern Taiwan.[3][1][4] It has also been introduced to other parts of Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, South Asia, the Caribbean, Florida, and other tropical regions.[5]
Cultivation
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Velvet apple (Diospyros discolor)
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Velvet apple (sliced)
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Velvet apple (Diospyros discolor) seeds
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Mabolo fruit
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Timber
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The wood is generally used for house construction which include flooring, post, doors, and windows, among others.[6] Finished products from kamagong wood, such as fine furniture and decoratives can be exported, provided that they are properly documented and approved by the Customs authorities.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Kamagong is also popular for martial arts training implements such as bokken and eskrima sticks.[7]
Secondary metabolites
The leaves of velvet apple trees have been shown to contain isoarborinol methyl ether (also called cylindrin) and fatty esters of α- and β-amyrin.[8] Both isoarborinol methyl ether and the amyrin mixture demonstrated antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus and Trichophyton mentagrophytes.[8] Anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties have also been shown for the isolated amyrin mixture.[8]
Governance
It is an endangered tree species and protected by Philippine law – it is illegal to export kamagong timber from the country without special permission from the Bureau of Forestry, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
See also
References
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