Diospyros cooperi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hutch. & Dalziel) F.White
Source:
wcs
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 26: 243 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648714
Common Names
- Diospyros cooperi
- Cooper's Ebony
- Cooper's Tree
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- Maba cooperi Hutch. & Dalziel [unknown]
- Maba gavii Aubrév. & Pellegr. [unknown]
- Diospyros gavii (Aubrév. & Pellegr.) F.White [unknown]
- Maba gavi Aubrév. & Pellegr. [unknown]
Description
Diospyros cooperi (also called Cooper's Ebony, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ebenaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Diospyros cooperi 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 cooperi 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 cooperi 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 cooperi
Diospyros cooperi is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Japan.
Diospyros cooperi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros cooperi?
Diospyros cooperi
What is the common name of Diospyros cooperi?
Cooper Persimmon
What is the native range of Diospyros cooperi?
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-2769565: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
John McEwan Dalziel (1872-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalziel' in the authors string.
Frank White (1927-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.White' in the authors string.