Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceifolia
ID:
649860

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
wcs

Year:

Citation Micro:
Hort. Bengal. [93]; Fl. Ind. ii. 537.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649192



Common Names

  • Lance-leaved Ebony
  • Lance-leaved Date Plum
  • Lance-leaved Persimmon


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Synonyms

  • Diospyros clavigera pachyphylla (C.B.Clarke) Ridl. [unknown]
  • Diospyros grata Wall. [unknown]
  • Diospyros lanceifolia cagayanensis Bakh. [unknown]
  • Diospyros lanceifolia wenzelii Bakh. [unknown]
  • Diospyros lucida Wall. [unknown]
  • Diospyros multiflora Wall. [unknown]

Description

Diospyros lanceifolia (also called Lance-leaved Ebony, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ebenaceae family. It is a small tree with a dense crown and dark grey bark. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is also found in mangroves and coastal forests.

Uses & Benefits

Diospyros lanceifolia is a species of tree native to India. It is used for its timber, which is used for furniture, flooring, and other woodworking applications. It is also used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Diospyros lanceifolia var. lanceifolia
Diospyros lanceifolia var. iliaspaiei Ng
Diospyros lanceifolia var. renageorgeae Ng
Diospyros lanceifolia var. saliciformis Ng

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Diospyros lanceifolia are small, white, and star-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diospyros lanceifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location until they are established.

Where to Find Diospyros lanceifolia

Diospyros lanceifolia is native to India and can be found in dry, deciduous forests.

Diospyros lanceifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros lanceifolia?

Diospyros lanceifolia

What is the common name of Diospyros lanceifolia?

Lanceifolia ebony

What is the natural habitat of Diospyros lanceifolia?

Dry deciduous forests in India and Sri Lanka

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