Diospyros ferrea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willd.) Bakh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. 7: 162 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648873
Common Names
- Ferrea Persimmon
- Ferrea Ebony
- Ironwood Ebony
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diospyros ferrea (also called Indian ebony, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Ebenaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It typically grows in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Diospyros ferrea is used as an ornamental plant, for fuelwood, and for timber. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diospyros ferrea has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diospyros ferrea 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 ferrea
Diospyros ferrea is native to India and is found in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Diospyros ferrea FAQ
What is the common name of Diospyros ferrea?
Ferrea Ebony
What is the natural habitat of Diospyros ferrea?
It is native to tropical Africa.
What is the growth rate of Diospyros ferrea?
It is a slow-growing 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
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Reinier Cornelis Bakhuizen van den Brink (1881-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bakh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:322393-1: Based on the initial data import