Diospyros calciphila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.White
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 14: 206 (1992 publ. 1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648617
Common Names
- Calciphila Diospyros
- Calciphila Ebony
- Calciphila Persimmon
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- Diospyros inexplorata F.White [unknown]
Description
Diospyros calciphila (also called Calcium-Loving 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 calciphila is used as an ornamental plant, for fuelwood, and for timber. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diospyros calciphila has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diospyros calciphila 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 calciphila
Diospyros calciphila is native to Thailand and can be found in the tropical dry forests of the country.
Diospyros calciphila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros calciphila?
Diospyros calciphila
What is the family of Diospyros calciphila?
Ebenaceae
What is the common name of Diospyros calciphila?
Calcium-Loving 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-2769477: Based on the initial data import
Frank White (1927-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.White' in the authors string.