Diospyros cupulifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
wcs
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Sci. Madagascar, Sér. B, Biol. Vég. 4: 146 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648743
Common Names
- Diospyros cupulifera
- Cupulifera Ebony
- Cupulifera Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diospyros cupulifera (also called Cupulifera 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 cupulifera is used for making furniture, as a source of timber, and for making charcoal.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diospyros cupulifera 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 cupulifera 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 cupulifera
Diospyros cupulifera is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Japan.
Diospyros cupulifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros cupulifera?
Diospyros cupulifera
What type of plant is Diospyros cupulifera?
It is a type of evergreen tree.
Where is Diospyros cupulifera 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-2769592: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.