Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minahassae
ID:
650016

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bakh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. 7: 177. 1933

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649348



Common Names

  • Minahassae Persimmon
  • Minahassae Ebony
  • Minahassae Diospyros


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Description

Diospyros minahassae (also called 'Minahassa Ebony' and 'Minahassa Persimmon', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to Sulawesi, Indonesia. It grows in tropical, humid habitats and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Diospyros minahassae is used for making furniture, as firewood, and for its timber. It is also used for medicinal purposes and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diospyros minahassae is white and fragrant. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diospyros minahassae is a slow-growing tree that can reach heights of up to 25 meters. It is propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy branches and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods of propagation require a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Diospyros minahassae

Diospyros minahassae is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Indonesia.

Diospyros minahassae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros minahassae?

Diospyros minahassae

What is the common name of Diospyros minahassae?

Minahassa ebony

What is the natural habitat of Diospyros minahassae?

It is found in tropical deciduous forests in Indonesia

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,