Diospyros malabarica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Desr.) Kostel.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Allg. Med.-Pharm. Fl. 3: 1099 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649282
Common Names
- Malabar Persimmon
- Malabar Ebony
- Malabar Diospyros
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diospyros malabarica (also called Chinese date, 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 malabarica 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 malabarica 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 malabarica 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 malabarica
Diospyros malabarica is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Diospyros malabarica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros malabarica?
Diospyros malabarica
What is the common name of Diospyros malabarica?
Malabarica ebony
What is the natural habitat of Diospyros malabarica?
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-2770098: Based on the initial data import
Joseph-Auguste Desrousseaux (1753-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desr.' in the authors string.
Vincenz Franz Kosteletzky (1801-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kostel.' in the authors string.