Diospyros kamerunensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gürke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 26: 69 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649144
Common Names
- Mountain Ebony
- Sri Lankan Ebony
- Cameroon Ebony
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Diospyros pallescens A.Chev. [unknown]
- Diospyros sphaerocarpa Pierre ex A.Chev. [unknown]
- Diospyros sphaerocarpa Pierre ex De Wildem [deprecated]
Description
Diospyros kamerunensis (also called Cameroon 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 kamerunensis 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 kamerunensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diospyros kamerunensis 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 kamerunensis
Diospyros kamerunensis is native to tropical Africa and can be found in tropical rainforests and woodlands.
Diospyros kamerunensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros kamerunensis?
Diospyros kamerunensis
What is the common name of Diospyros kamerunensis?
Kamerun Ebony
What is the natural habitat of Diospyros kamerunensis?
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-2769966: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis August Maximilian Gürke (1854-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gürke' in the authors string.