Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cachimboensis
ID:
649282

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pires & Cavalcante

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Paraense "Emilio Goeldi," N.S., Bot. 9: 1 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648614



Common Names

  • Cachimboensis Diospyros
  • Cachimboensis Ebony
  • Cachimboensis Persimmon


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Description

Diospyros cachimboensis (also called Cachimbo Ebony, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ebenaceae. It is native to Brazil. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Diospyros cachimboensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diospyros cachimboensis has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diospyros cachimboensis is a small evergreen tree that grows to a height of 10-15 feet. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Diospyros cachimboensis

Diospyros cachimboensis is found in Brazil.

Diospyros cachimboensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros cachimboensis?

Diospyros cachimboensis

What is the family of Diospyros cachimboensis?

Ebenaceae

What is the common name of Diospyros cachimboensis?

Cachimbo 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

Paulo Bezerra Cavalcante (1922-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cavalcante' in the authors string.
João Murça Pires (1917-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pires' in the authors string.