Diospyros liberiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Chev. ex Hutch. & Dalziel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr. 2: 3 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649215
Common Names
- Liberian Ebony
- Liberian Diospyros
- Liberian Persimmon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diospyros liberiensis (also called Liberian 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 liberiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks and its wood is used for furniture, flooring, and other woodworking applications.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Diospyros liberiensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diospyros liberiensis 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 liberiensis
Diospyros liberiensis is native to Liberia and can be found in the Nimba Mountains.
Diospyros liberiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros liberiensis?
Diospyros liberiensis
What is the common name of Diospyros liberiensis?
Liberiensis ebony
What is the natural habitat of Diospyros liberiensis?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2770032: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.
John McEwan Dalziel (1872-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalziel' in the authors string.