Diospyros hayatae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lecomte
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 4: 115 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649052
Common Names
- Hayata's Ebony
- Hayata Ebony
- Hayata's Diospyros
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Diospyros hayatae (also called Hayata 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 Taiwan and Japan. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Diospyros hayatae is used to make furniture, musical instruments, and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diospyros hayatae is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diospyros hayatae is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Diospyros hayatae
Diospyros hayatae is native to Taiwan and can be found in the wild in the mountainous regions of the island.
Diospyros hayatae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros hayatae?
Diospyros hayatae
What is the common name of Diospyros hayatae?
Hayata's Ebony
What is the natural habitat of Diospyros hayatae?
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-2769881: Based on the initial data import
Paul Henri Lecomte (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lecomte' in the authors string.