Diospyros montana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Roxb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1795
Citation Micro:
Pl. Coromandel 1: 37 (1795)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649364
Common Names
- Montana Ebony
- Montana Diospyros
- Montana Persimmon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Diospyros auriculata Wight ex Hiern [unknown]
- Diospyros bracteata Roxb. [unknown]
- Diospyros calcarea H.R.Fletcher [unknown]
- Diospyros calycina Bedd. [illegitimate]
- Diospyros cordifolia Roxb. [unknown]
- Diospyros dioica Span. [unknown]
- Diospyros glauca Rottler [unknown]
- Diospyros goindu Dalzell [unknown]
- Diospyros heterophylla Wall. & G.Don [unknown]
- Diospyros humilis Bourd. [illegitimate]
- Diospyros kanjilalii Duthie [unknown]
- Diospyros microcarpa Span. [unknown]
- Diospyros montana cordifolia (Roxb.) Hiern [unknown]
- Diospyros montana cordifolia (Roxb.) Hiern [unknown]
- Diospyros orixensis J.G.Klein ex Willd. [unknown]
- Diospyros pubicalyx Bakh. [unknown]
- Diospyros punctata Decne. [unknown]
- Diospyros waldemarii Klotzsch [unknown]
Description
Diospyros montana (also called Mountain Ebony, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk, with dark green, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Diospyros montana is used for its timber and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diospyros montana is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped drupe. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and a white stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diospyros montana 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 montana
Diospyros montana is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. It is found in tropical rainforests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Diospyros montana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros montana?
Diospyros montana
What is the common name of Diospyros montana?
Mountain ebony
What is the natural habitat of Diospyros montana?
It is found in tropical deciduous forests in 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-2770172: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.