Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hebecarpa
ID:
649724

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cunn. ex Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 4: 286 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649056



Common Names

  • Hebecarpa Ebony
  • Hebecarpa Diospyros
  • Hebecarpa's Ebony


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Synonyms

  • Diospyros alvarezii Merr. [unknown]
  • Diospyros pellucida Hiern [unknown]

Description

Diospyros hebecarpa (also called Hebecarpa 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 America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Diospyros hebecarpa is used for its timber, which is used in furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diospyros hebecarpa 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Diospyros hebecarpa is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 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 hebecarpa

Diospyros hebecarpa is native to the United States and can be found in the wild in the southeastern states.

Diospyros hebecarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros hebecarpa?

Diospyros hebecarpa

What type of plant is Diospyros hebecarpa?

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

Where is Diospyros hebecarpa 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-2769885: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.