Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
comorensis
ID:
649369

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Trans. Cambridge Philos. Soc. 12: 220 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648701



Common Names

  • Diospyros comorensis
  • Comore Ebony
  • Comore Tree


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Description

Diospyros comorensis (also called 'Comoran Ebony', 'Comoran Persimmon', 'Comoran Tree', 'Comoran Wood', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ebenaceae family. It is native to Africa. It is a small tree that grows in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Diospyros comorensis is used as an ornamental plant, for fuelwood, and for timber. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diospyros comorensis is white in color and has five petals. The seed is a single-seeded drupe, and the seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diospyros comorensis is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Diospyros comorensis

Diospyros comorensis is native to the Comoros Islands in the Indian Ocean.

Diospyros comorensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros comorensis?

Diospyros comorensis

What is the common name of Diospyros comorensis?

Comoran Persimmon

What is the native range of Diospyros comorensis?

Comoros

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