Diospyros capreifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart. ex Hiern
Source:
wcs
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Trans. Cambridge Philos. Soc. 12: 254 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648640
Common Names
- Capreifolia Ebony
- Capreifolia Persimmon
- Capreifolia Sapote
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Maba mellinonii Hiern [unknown]
- Diospyros mellinoni A.C.Sm. [unknown]
- Ebenus mellinoni (Hiern) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Diospyros capreifolia (also called Capreifolia 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 capreifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruit, and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diospyros capreifolia 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 capreifolia 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 capreifolia
Diospyros capreifolia is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Diospyros capreifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros capreifolia?
Diospyros capreifolia
What is the common name of Diospyros capreifolia?
Goat-leaf Ebony
Where is Diospyros capreifolia 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2769499: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.