Diospyros barberi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ramaswami
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Asiat. Soc. Bengal 10: 47 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648552
Common Names
- Barber's Ebony
- Barber's Persimmon
- Barber's Diospyros
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diospyros barberi (also called 'Barberi', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree species native to Central America and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Diospyros barberi is used as a source of fuelwood and for medicinal purposes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Diospyros barberi are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diospyros barberi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. They should be kept moist until established.
Where to Find Diospyros barberi
Diospyros barberi is native to Thailand and can be found in the tropical dry forests of the country.
Diospyros barberi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros barberi?
Diospyros barberi
What are the common names of Diospyros barberi?
Barber's Ebony, Barber's Persimmon, and Barber's Ebony
What is the natural habitat of Diospyros barberi?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands
Species in the Diospyros genus
Diospyros abyssinica, Diospyros acapulcensis, Diospyros acocksii, Diospyros acris, Diospyros aculeata, Diospyros acuminata, Diospyros acuta, Diospyros addita, Diospyros adenophora, Diospyros adiensis, Diospyros aequoris, Diospyros affinis, Diospyros aifatensis, Diospyros alatella, Diospyros albiflora, Diospyros alboflavescens, Diospyros alisu, Diospyros alpina, Diospyros amabi, Diospyros amanap, Diospyros amaniensis, Diospyros amboinensis, Diospyros analamerensis, Diospyros andamanica, Diospyros angulata, Diospyros anisandra, Diospyros anisocalyx, Diospyros anitae, Diospyros ankifiensis, Diospyros anosivolensis, Diospyros apeibocarpos, Diospyros apiculata, Diospyros areolata, Diospyros areolifolia, Diospyros argentea, Diospyros armata, Diospyros artanthifolia, Diospyros arupaj, Diospyros atrata, Diospyros atrotricha, Diospyros attenuata, Diospyros aurea, Diospyros australis, Diospyros balansae, Diospyros balfouriana, Diospyros baloen-ldjoek, Diospyros bambuseti, Diospyros bangkana, Diospyros bangoiensis, Diospyros baranensis,
Species in the Ebenaceae family
Diospyros abyssinica, Diospyros acapulcensis, Diospyros acocksii, Diospyros acris, Diospyros aculeata, Diospyros acuminata, Diospyros acuta, Diospyros addita, Diospyros adenophora, Diospyros adiensis, Diospyros aequoris, Diospyros affinis, Diospyros aifatensis, Diospyros alatella, Diospyros albiflora, Diospyros alboflavescens, Diospyros alisu, Diospyros alpina, Diospyros amabi, Diospyros amanap, Diospyros amaniensis, Diospyros amboinensis, Diospyros analamerensis, Diospyros andamanica, Diospyros angulata, Diospyros anisandra, Diospyros anisocalyx, Diospyros anitae, Diospyros ankifiensis, Diospyros anosivolensis, Diospyros apeibocarpos, Diospyros apiculata, Diospyros areolata, Diospyros areolifolia, Diospyros argentea, Diospyros armata, Diospyros artanthifolia, Diospyros arupaj, Diospyros atrata, Diospyros atrotricha, Diospyros attenuata, Diospyros aurea, Diospyros australis, Diospyros balansae, Diospyros balfouriana, Diospyros baloen-ldjoek, Diospyros bambuseti, Diospyros bangkana, Diospyros bangoiensis, Diospyros baranensis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2769416: Based on the initial data import
Madabusi Srinivasa Ramaswami: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ramaswami' in the authors string.