Diospyros dendo - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Welw. ex Hiern
Source:
wcs
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Trans. Cambridge Philos. Soc. 12: 195 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648767
Common Names
- Dendo Ebony
- Dendo Persimmon
- Dendo Sapote
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Diospyros atropurpurea Gürke [unknown]
- Diospyros coccinea Gürke ex De Wild. [unknown]
- Diospyros flavescens Gürke [unknown]
- Diospyros mimfiensis Gürke [unknown]
- Diospyros nyangensis Pellegr. [unknown]
- Diospyros temvoensis De Wild. [unknown]
Description
Diospyros dendo (also called Dendo 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 dendo is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make furniture and for firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diospyros dendo is a small, white to yellowish-green flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diospyros dendo can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sheltered area and should be protected from direct sunlight.
Where to Find Diospyros dendo
Diospyros dendo is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.
Diospyros dendo FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros dendo?
Diospyros dendo
What type of plant is Diospyros dendo?
It is a type of evergreen tree.
Where is Diospyros dendo 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-2769614: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.