Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ghatensis
ID:
649651

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.R.Ramesh & De Franceschi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Blumea 38: 131 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648983



Common Names

  • Ghatensis Persimmon
  • Ghatensis Ebony
  • Ghat Ebony


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Description

Diospyros ghatensis (also called Ghat 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 India and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Diospyros ghatensis 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 ghatensis 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 ghatensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy growth and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Diospyros ghatensis

Diospyros ghatensis is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Diospyros ghatensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros ghatensis?

Diospyros ghatensis

What type of plant is Diospyros ghatensis?

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

Where is Diospyros ghatensis native to?

It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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-2769818: Based on the initial data import
B.R. Ramesh: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.R.Ramesh' in the authors string.
Dario De Franceschi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Franceschi' in the authors string.