Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cauliflora
ID:
649327

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 668 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648659



Common Names

  • Cauliflora Ebony
  • Cauliflora Persimmon
  • Cauliflora Sapote


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Synonyms

  • Diospyros caliginosa Ridl. [unknown]
  • Diospyros fasciculiflora Merr. [unknown]
  • Diospyros faucium Lecomte [unknown]
  • Diospyros perforata Hiern [unknown]
  • Diospyros pergamena Hiern [unknown]
  • Diospyros pulgarensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Diospyros refracta Hiern [unknown]
  • Diospyros treubii Hochr. [unknown]
  • Diospyros trunciflora Ridl. [unknown]
  • Diospyros urdanetensis Elmer [unknown]
  • Diospyros zollingeri Hiern [unknown]

Description

Diospyros cauliflora (also called Cauliflorous Ebony, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in lowland and montane forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Diospyros cauliflora is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruit.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Diospyros cauliflora are white and star-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diospyros cauliflora 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 cauliflora

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

Diospyros cauliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros cauliflora?

Diospyros cauliflora

What is the common name of Diospyros cauliflora?

Cauliflower Persimmon

Where is Diospyros cauliflora native to?

China

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