Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muricata
ID:
650049

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bakh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649381



Common Names

  • Muricata Ebony
  • Muricata Diospyros
  • Muricata Persimmon


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Description

Diospyros muricata (also called Bristly 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 muricata 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 muricata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Diospyros muricata is an evergreen tree that can reach a height of up to 10m. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Diospyros muricata

Diospyros muricata 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 muricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros muricata?

Diospyros muricata

What is the common name of Diospyros muricata?

Rough-fruited ebony

What is the natural habitat of Diospyros muricata?

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,