Diospyros brandisiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kurz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 40: 72 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648598
Common Names
- Brandis's Ebony
- Brandis's Persimmon
- Brandis's Diospyros
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Diospyros brandisiana (also called Brandis' Ebony, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ebenaceae. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Diospyros brandisiana is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used for making furniture, woodworking, and carving.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diospyros brandisiana has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diospyros brandisiana 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 brandisiana
Diospyros brandisiana is found in India and Sri Lanka.
Diospyros brandisiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros brandisiana?
Diospyros brandisiana
What is the family of Diospyros brandisiana?
Ebenaceae
What is the common name of Diospyros brandisiana?
Brandis' Ebony
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-2769459: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.