Diospyros elegans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 571 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648809
Common Names
- Elegans Ebony
- Elegans Diospyros
- Elegans
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- Diospyros stricta Hiern [illegitimate]
Description
Diospyros elegans (also called 'Elegant Ebony' and 'Elegant 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 elegans 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 elegans 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diospyros elegans 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 elegans
Diospyros elegans is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.
Diospyros elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros elegans?
Diospyros elegans
What is the common name of Diospyros elegans?
Elegant ebony
What type of tree is Diospyros elegans?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2769654: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.