Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chaetocarpa
ID:
649336

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kosterm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Ceylon J. Sci., Biol. Sci. 12: 93 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648668



Common Names

  • Chaetocarpa Ebony
  • Chaetocarpa Persimmon
  • Chaetocarpa Sapote


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Synonyms

  • Macreightia ovalifolia Thwaites [unknown]
  • Maba ovalifolia Hiern [unknown]
  • Ebenus ovalifolia (Thwaites) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Diospyros chaetocarpa (also called 'Chaetocarpa', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree species native to Central America and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Diospyros chaetocarpa 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 chaetocarpa is a species of flowering plant in the family Ebenaceae. It is native to China and is cultivated as an ornamental plant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Diospyros chaetocarpa

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

Diospyros chaetocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros chaetocarpa?

Diospyros chaetocarpa

What is the common name of Diospyros chaetocarpa?

Hairy Persimmon

Where is Diospyros chaetocarpa 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,