Diospyros ovalifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wight
Source:
wcs
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Orient. 4: t. 1227 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649469
Common Names
- Ovalifolia Persimmon
- Japanese Persimmon
- Oriental Persimmon
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Diospyros ovalifolia (also called Black Sapote, Chocolate Pudding Fruit, and Zapote Negro, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ebenaceae family. It is native to Central America and northern South America. It is a small evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 meters in height. It prefers tropical climates and is typically found in lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Diospyros ovalifolia is used for its timber, which is used in furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diospyros ovalifolia is small, white and fragrant. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diospyros ovalifolia is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through seed, cuttings, or air layering. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and rooted in a moist medium. Air layering is done by removing a ring of bark from a branch and wrapping it in a moist medium until roots form.
Where to Find Diospyros ovalifolia
Diospyros ovalifolia is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Diospyros ovalifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros ovalifolia?
Diospyros ovalifolia
What is the common name of Diospyros ovalifolia?
Oval-leaved Ebony
What is the natural habitat of Diospyros ovalifolia?
Diospyros ovalifolia is native to tropical Africa and Asia.
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-2770271: Based on the initial data import
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.