Diospyros maingayi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hiern) Bakh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. 7: 164 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649277
Common Names
- Maingay's Ebony
- Maingay's Persimmon
- Maingay's Diospyros
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diospyros maingayi (also called Chinese ebony, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 20 m tall. It has a grey-brown bark and its leaves are oblong-lanceolate. It is native to East Asia and is found in moist forests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Diospyros maingayi 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 flower of Diospyros maingayi is white, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a drupe, containing a single seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diospyros maingayi is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m (33 ft) in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in late summer or early fall and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Diospyros maingayi
Diospyros maingayi is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Diospyros maingayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros maingayi?
Diospyros maingayi
What is the common name of Diospyros maingayi?
Maingay's Ebony
Where is Diospyros maingayi native to?
India
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-2770093: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Reinier Cornelis Bakhuizen van den Brink (1881-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bakh.' in the authors string.