Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eburnea
ID:
649469

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bakh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 15: 334 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648801



Common Names

  • Ivory Wood
  • White Ebony
  • White Diospyros


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Description

Diospyros eburnea (also called 'Ivory Ebony' and 'Ivory Persimmon', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to India. It grows in tropical, humid habitats and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Diospyros eburnea 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 eburnea is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diospyros eburnea 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 soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining medium.

Where to Find Diospyros eburnea

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

Diospyros eburnea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros eburnea?

Diospyros eburnea

What is the common name of Diospyros eburnea?

Ivory Diospyros

Where is Diospyros eburnea native to?

India

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,