Diospyros hierniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(King & Gamble) Bakh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. 7: 173 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649069
Common Names
- Hierniana Ebony
- Hierniana Diospyros
- Hierniana's Ebony
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- Maba hierniana King & Gamble [unknown]
Description
Diospyros hierniana (also called Hierniana 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 hierniana is used for making furniture, boxes, and musical instruments. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diospyros hierniana 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 hierniana is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 25 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 hierniana
Diospyros hierniana is native to Africa and can be found in the wild in the savanna regions of the continent.
Diospyros hierniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros hierniana?
Diospyros hierniana
What is the family of Diospyros hierniana?
Ebenaceae
Where is Diospyros hierniana native to?
Madagascar
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-2769897: Based on the initial data import
James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
Reinier Cornelis Bakhuizen van den Brink (1881-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bakh.' in the authors string.