Diospyros ketun - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Walln.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien, B 101: 573 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649154
Common Names
- Mountain Ebony
- Sri Lankan Ebony
- Ketun Ebony
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diospyros ketun (also called Ketun 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 ketun 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 flowers of Diospyros ketun 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 ketun 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 ketun
Diospyros ketun is native to tropical Africa and can be found in tropical rainforests and woodlands.
Diospyros ketun FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros ketun?
Diospyros ketun
What is the common name of Diospyros ketun?
Ketun Ebony
What is the natural habitat of Diospyros ketun?
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-2769975: Based on the initial data import
Bruno Wallnöfer (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Walln.' in the authors string.