Diospyros chloroxylon - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Roxb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1795
Citation Micro:
Pl. Coromandel 1: 38 (1795)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648679
Common Names
- Diospyros chloroxylon
- East Indian Ebony
- Chloroxylon Swietenia
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- Diospyros chloroxylon cupulosa V.Singh [unknown]
- Diospyros capitulata Wight [unknown]
- Diospyros insculpta Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
- Diospyros spinosa Hiern [unknown]
- Diospyros tomentosa Poir. [unknown]
Description
Diospyros chloroxylon (also called 'Chloroxylon', 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 chloroxylon is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruit.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Diospyros chloroxylon 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diospyros chloroxylon 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 chloroxylon
Diospyros chloroxylon is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.
Diospyros chloroxylon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros chloroxylon?
Diospyros chloroxylon
What is the family of Diospyros chloroxylon?
Ebenaceae
What is the common name of Diospyros chloroxylon?
Green 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2769533: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.