Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
candolleana
ID:
649302

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight

Source:
wcs

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Orient. 4: t. 1221 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648634



Common Names

  • Candolleana Ebony
  • Candolleana Persimmon
  • Candolleana Sapote


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Synonyms

  • Diospyros arnottiana Miq. ex Thwaites [unknown]
  • Diospyros canarica Bedd. [unknown]
  • Diospyros oligandra Bedd. [unknown]

Description

Diospyros candolleana (also called Candolle's 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 candolleana is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruit, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diospyros candolleana 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 candolleana 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 candolleana

Diospyros candolleana is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Diospyros candolleana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros candolleana?

Diospyros candolleana

What is the common name of Diospyros candolleana?

Candolle's Ebony

Where is Diospyros candolleana native to?

Southeast Asia

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