Diospyros pallens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) F.White
Source:
wcs
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 7: 458 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649480
Common Names
- Pallens Persimmon
- Japanese Persimmon
- Oriental Persimmon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Royena ambigua Salisb. [unknown]
- Royena hispidula Harv. ex Hiern [unknown]
- Royena lycioides Desf. [unknown]
- Royena cuneata Spreng. [illegitimate]
- Royena brachiata E.Mey. [unknown]
- Royena cuneifolia E.Mey. [unknown]
- Royena decidua Burch. [unknown]
- Royena oleifolia Desf. ex Hiern [unknown]
- Royena pubescens Willd. [unknown]
- Royena pallens Thunb. [unknown]
- Royena pallens dregei A.DC. [unknown]
Description
Diospyros pallens (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 pallens is used as a timber tree and for its edible fruit.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diospyros pallens 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 pallens is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Diospyros pallens
Diospyros pallens is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Diospyros pallens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros pallens?
Diospyros pallens
What is the common name of Diospyros pallens?
Pallens Ebony
What is the natural habitat of Diospyros pallens?
Diospyros pallens 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-2770281: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Frank White (1927-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.White' in the authors string.