Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chrysophyllos
ID:
649351

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 5: 433 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648683



Common Names

  • Diospyros chrysophyllos
  • Chrysophyllos Ebony
  • Yellow Ebony


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Diospyros chrysophyllos 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 chrysophyllos 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 chrysophyllos

Diospyros chrysophyllos is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.

Diospyros chrysophyllos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros chrysophyllos?

Diospyros chrysophyllos

What is the family of Diospyros chrysophyllos?

Ebenaceae

What is the common name of Diospyros chrysophyllos?

African 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,

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