Diospyros crassinervis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Publ. Carnegie Inst. Wash. 461: 80 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648730
Common Names
- Diospyros crassinervis
- Crassinervis Ebony
- Crassinervis Tree
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- Maba crassinervis Urb. [unknown]
- Maba caribaea crassinervis Krug & Urb. [unknown]
Description
Diospyros crassinervis (also called Thick-Nerved Ebony, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ebenaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Diospyros crassinervis is used as an ornamental plant, for fuelwood, and for timber. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Diospyros crassinervis sub. urbaniana (Leonard) AlainDiospyros crassinervis sub. crassinervis
Diospyros crassinervis sub. kubal B.Walln.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diospyros crassinervis 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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Diospyros crassinervis 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 crassinervis
Diospyros crassinervis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Japan.
Diospyros crassinervis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros crassinervis?
Diospyros crassinervis
What type of plant is Diospyros crassinervis?
It is a type of evergreen tree.
Where is Diospyros crassinervis found?
It is native to China and Japan.
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-2769580: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.