Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chevalieri
ID:
649342

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Pl. Bequaert. 3: 538 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648674



Common Names

  • Chevalieri Ebony
  • Chevalieri Persimmon
  • Chevalieri Sapote


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Synonyms

  • Diospyros linderi Hutch. & Dalziel ex G.P.Cooper & Record [unknown]
  • Diospyros macrophylla A.Chev. [illegitimate]

Description

Diospyros chevalieri (also called 'Chevalieri', 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 chevalieri is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruit.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Diospyros chevalieri 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 chevalieri 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 chevalieri

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

Diospyros chevalieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros chevalieri?

Diospyros chevalieri

What is the family of Diospyros chevalieri?

Ebenaceae

What is the common name of Diospyros chevalieri?

Chevalier's 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,