Diospyros pancheri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Blumea 23: 465 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649484
Common Names
- Pancheri Persimmon
- Japanese Persimmon
- Oriental Persimmon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Diospyros foliosa reticulata Bakh. [unknown]
Description
Diospyros pancheri (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 pancheri is used as a timber tree and for its edible fruit.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diospyros pancheri 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 pancheri 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 pancheri
Diospyros pancheri is native to Madagascar. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often near rivers and streams.
Diospyros pancheri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros pancheri?
Diospyros pancheri
What is the common name of Diospyros pancheri?
Pancher's Ebony
What is the natural habitat of Diospyros pancheri?
Diospyros pancheri 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-2770285: Based on the initial data import
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.