Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gabunensis
ID:
649643

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gürke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 26: 72 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648975



Common Names

  • Gabunensis Persimmon
  • Gabunensis Ebony
  • Gabon Ebony


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Description

Diospyros gabunensis (also called Gabon Ebony, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ebenaceae. It is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central Africa. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Diospyros gabunensis is used for its wood, which is used in furniture and construction. It is also used for its edible fruit, which is used in jams, jellies, and other food products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diospyros gabunensis is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a black, shiny drupe, and the seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diospyros gabunensis is an evergreen tree that can reach a height of up to 15m. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Diospyros gabunensis

Diospyros gabunensis is native to tropical West Africa and is found in Cameroon, Gabon, and Nigeria.

Diospyros gabunensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros gabunensis?

Diospyros gabunensis

What type of plant is Diospyros gabunensis?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Ebenaceae.

Where is Diospyros gabunensis native to?

It is native to Gabon.

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,