Diospyros hillebrandii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Seem.) Fosberg
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 12(15): 9 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649075
Common Names
- Hillebrandii Ebony
- Hillebrandii Diospyros
- Hillebrandii's Ebony
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- Maba hillebrandii Seem. [unknown]
- Diospyros ferrea hillebrandii (Seem.) Bakh. [unknown]
- Ebenus hillebrandii (Seem.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Diospyros hillebrandii (also called Hillebrandii 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 hillebrandii 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 hillebrandii is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped drupe. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and a white stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diospyros hillebrandii 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 hillebrandii
Diospyros hillebrandii is native to Hawaii and can be found in the wild in the tropical forests of the islands.
Diospyros hillebrandii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros hillebrandii?
Diospyros hillebrandii
What is the family of Diospyros hillebrandii?
Ebenaceae
Where is Diospyros hillebrandii native to?
Hawaii
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-2769901: Based on the initial data import
Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
Francis Raymond Fosberg (1908-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fosberg' in the authors string.