Diospyros confertiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hiern) Bakh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. 7: 162 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648705
Common Names
- Diospyros confertiflora
- Confertiflora Ebony
- Confertiflora Tree
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- Maba confertiflora Hiern [unknown]
- Maba perakensis King & Gamble [unknown]
- Ebenus confertiflora (Hiern) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Diospyros confertiflora (also called 'Confertiflora Ebony', 'Confertiflora Persimmon', 'Confertiflora Tree', 'Confertiflora 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 confertiflora 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 confertiflora 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diospyros confertiflora 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 confertiflora
Diospyros confertiflora is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Japan.
Diospyros confertiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros confertiflora?
Diospyros confertiflora
What is the common name of Diospyros confertiflora?
Confertiflora Persimmon
What is the native range of Diospyros confertiflora?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2769557: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Reinier Cornelis Bakhuizen van den Brink (1881-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bakh.' in the authors string.