Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dichrophylla
ID:
649439

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gand.) De Winter

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Afr. 26: 75 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648771



Common Names

  • Dichrophylla Ebony
  • Dichrophylla Persimmon
  • Dichrophylla Sapote


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Synonyms

  • Royena dichrophylla Gand. [unknown]

Description

Diospyros dichrophylla (also called 'Dichrophylla Ebony', 'Dichrophylla Persimmon', 'Dichrophylla Tree', 'Dichrophylla 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 dichrophylla 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 dichrophylla 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Diospyros dichrophylla can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect sunlight and regular watering.

Where to Find Diospyros dichrophylla

Diospyros dichrophylla is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.

Diospyros dichrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros dichrophylla?

Diospyros dichrophylla

What type of plant is Diospyros dichrophylla?

It is a type of evergreen tree.

Where is Diospyros dichrophylla 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-2769618: Based on the initial data import
Michel Gandoger (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gand.' in the authors string.
Bernard de Winter (1924-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Winter' in the authors string.