Status:
valid
Authors:
Blanco
Source:
wcs
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Fl. Filip. : 304 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649540
Common Names
- Hairy-Stemmed Persimmon
- Hairy-Stemmed Date-Plum
- Hairy-Stemmed Diospyros
Synonyms
- Diospyros carthei Hiern [unknown]
- Diospyros cubica Bakh. [unknown]
- Diospyros elmeri Merr. [unknown]
- Diospyros helferi C.B.Clarke [unknown]
- Diospyros hiernii Koord. [unknown]
- Diospyros moonii Hiern [unknown]
- Diospyros nidus-avis Kosterm. [unknown]
- Diospyros pilosanthera chikusensis Ng [unknown]
- Diospyros pilosanthera elmeri (Merr.) Ng [unknown]
- Diospyros pilosanthera helferi (C.B.Clarke) Bakh. [unknown]
- Diospyros pilosanthera nurii Ng [unknown]
- Diospyros pilosanthera polyalthioides (Korth. ex Hiern) Ng [unknown]
- Diospyros pilosanthera tayabensis (Merr.) Bakh. [unknown]
- Diospyros plicata Merr. [unknown]
- Diospyros polyalthioides Hiern [unknown]
- Diospyros rubescens Koord. & Valeton [unknown]
- Diospyros tayabensis Merr. [unknown]
Description
Diospyros pilosanthera (also called Hairy-anthered Ebony, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ebenaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a medium-sized tree that grows up to 20 meters tall and has a dark gray bark. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in dry deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Diospyros pilosanthera is used for its timber, which is used in furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diospyros pilosanthera has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diospyros pilosanthera can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Diospyros pilosanthera
Diospyros pilosanthera is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines.
Diospyros pilosanthera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros pilosanthera?
Diospyros pilosanthera
What is the common name of Diospyros pilosanthera?
Fuzzy Persimmon
Where is Diospyros pilosanthera native to?
China
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,