Diospyros pilosiuscula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Don
Source:
wcs
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 4: 39 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649550
Common Names
- Small-Leaved Persimmon
- Small-Leaved Date-Plum
- Small-Leaved Diospyros
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- Diospyros pilosiuscula andamanensis (Jayar. & M.P.Nayar) V.Singh [unknown]
- Diospyros pilosella Lecomte [unknown]
- Diospyros pilosula (A.DC.) Wall. ex Hiern [unknown]
- Diospyros pilosula andamanensis Jayar. & M.P.Nayar [unknown]
- Gunisanthus pilosula A.DC. [unknown]
Description
Diospyros pilosiuscula (also called Hairy 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 pilosiuscula is used for its timber, which is used in furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diospyros pilosiuscula has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.
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Diospyros pilosiuscula 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 pilosiuscula
Diospyros pilosiuscula is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines.
Diospyros pilosiuscula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros pilosiuscula?
Diospyros pilosiuscula
What is the common name of Diospyros pilosiuscula?
Pilose Persimmon
Where is Diospyros pilosiuscula 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2770347: Based on the initial data import
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.