Diospyros goudotii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hiern
Source:
wcs
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Trans. Cambridge Philos. Soc. 12: 249 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649013
Common Names
- Goudotii Ebony
- Goudotii Diospyros
- Goudotii
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Diospyros goudotii (also called Goudot's Ebony, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ebenaceae. It is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree growing up to 15 m tall, native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia. It typically grows in rainforest and monsoon forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Diospyros goudotii 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 goudotii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diospyros goudotii 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 full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Diospyros goudotii
Diospyros goudotii is native to India and can be found in dry, deciduous forests.
Diospyros goudotii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros goudotii?
Diospyros goudotii
What is the common name of Diospyros goudotii?
Goudot's Ebony
What is the natural habitat of Diospyros goudotii?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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-2769846: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.