Diospyros iturensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gürke) Letouzey & F.White
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 9: 277 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649120
Common Names
- Mountain Ebony
- Sri Lankan Ebony
- Ituren's Ebony
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Maba bequaertii De Wild. [unknown]
- Maba euosmia Mildbr. & Mildbr. [unknown]
- Maba ripicola Mildbr. & Mildbr. [unknown]
- Maba iturensis Gürke [unknown]
- Maba laurentii De Wild. [unknown]
- Diospyros insculpta Hutch. & Dalziel [unknown]
- Maba bequaerti De Wild. [deprecated]
- Maba cytantha Pierre ex A.Chev. [unknown]
Description
Diospyros iturensis (also called Ituren ebony, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree that grows up to 20 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, and its habitat is in lowland and montane rainforests. It has a dense, dark green foliage and its bark is grey-brown and smooth.
Uses & Benefits
Diospyros iturensis is used for making furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Diospyros iturensis are white and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diospyros iturensis is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix in a warm, sunny location. The seed should be kept moist and should germinate within 4-6 weeks. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a sheltered, sunny location.
Where to Find Diospyros iturensis
Diospyros iturensis is native to Ecuador and can be found in the wild in the mountainous regions of the country.
Diospyros iturensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros iturensis?
Diospyros iturensis
What is the common name of Diospyros iturensis?
Ituren Ebony
What is the natural habitat of Diospyros iturensis?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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-2769944: Based on the initial data import
René Letouzey (1918-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Letouzey' in the authors string.
Frank White (1927-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.White' in the authors string.
Robert Louis August Maximilian Gürke (1854-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gürke' in the authors string.