Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kaki
ID:
649804

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 439 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649136



Common Names

  • Japanese Persimmon
  • Kaki Fruit
  • Oriental Persimmon


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Synonyms

  • Diospyros amara Perr. [unknown]
  • Diospyros argyi H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Diospyros bertii André [unknown]
  • Diospyros chinensis Blume [unknown]
  • Diospyros costata Carrière [unknown]
  • Diospyros kaempferi Naudin [unknown]
  • Diospyros kaki aurantium André [unknown]
  • Diospyros kaki domestica Makino [unknown]
  • Diospyros kaki elliptica André [unknown]
  • Diospyros kaki sahuti André [unknown]
  • Diospyros kaki silvestris Makino [unknown]
  • Diospyros lycopersicon Carrière [unknown]
  • Diospyros mazelii Thibaud & Ketel. ex É.Morren [unknown]
  • Diospyros roxburghii Carrière [unknown]
  • Diospyros schi-tse Bunge [unknown]
  • Diospyros sinensis Naudin [unknown]
  • Diospyros sphenophylla Hiern [unknown]
  • Diospyros trichocarpa R.H.Miao [unknown]
  • Diospyros wieseneri Carrière [unknown]
  • Embryopteris kaki G.Don [unknown]
  • Diospyros kaki macrantha Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Diospyros kaki kaki [unknown]
  • Diospyros schitze Bunge [unknown]

Description

Diospyros kaki (also called Japanese persimmon, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree that grows up to 20 m tall. It is native to Japan, and its habitat is in moist deciduous forests. It has a dense, dark green foliage and its bark is grey-brown and smooth.

Uses & Benefits

Diospyros kaki 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 kaki are small and white, and the seeds are round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diospyros kaki 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 kaki

Diospyros kaki is native to East Asia and can be found in forests and woodlands.

Diospyros kaki FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros kaki?

Diospyros kaki

What is the common name of Diospyros kaki?

Kaki Ebony

What is the natural habitat of Diospyros kaki?

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