Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dolmen
ID:
649454

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Walln.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien, B 106: 244 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648786



Common Names

  • Dolmen Persimmon
  • Dolmen Diospyros
  • Dolmen Date-Plum


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Description

Diospyros dolmen (also called 'Dolmen Ebony', 'Dolmen Persimmon', 'Dolmen Tree', 'Dolmen 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 dolmen 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 flowers of Diospyros dolmen are white and star-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diospyros dolmen 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 dolmen

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

Diospyros dolmen FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros dolmen?

Diospyros dolmen

What is the common name of Diospyros dolmen?

Dolmen ebony

What type of tree is Diospyros dolmen?

Evergreen tree

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