Diospyros bipindensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gürke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 26: 70 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648578
Common Names
- Bipindensis Ebony
- Bipindensis Persimmon
- Bipindensis Diospyros
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diospyros bipindensis (also called Bipindi Ebony, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland and montane forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Diospyros bipindensis 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 bipindensis 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 bipindensis is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can reach a height of 10-20 m. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in seedbeds and transplanted when they are about 15 cm tall. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The tree prefers full sun and partial shade and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Diospyros bipindensis
Diospyros bipindensis is found in India and Sri Lanka.
Diospyros bipindensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros bipindensis?
Diospyros bipindensis
What are the common names of Diospyros bipindensis?
Bipinden Ebony, Bipinden Persimmon, and Bipinden Ebony
What is the natural habitat of Diospyros bipindensis?
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-2769440: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis August Maximilian Gürke (1854-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gürke' in the authors string.