Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
650261

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pers.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 2: 625 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649593



Common Names

  • Hairy Ebony
  • Hairy Ebony Tree
  • Hairy Diospyros


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Synonyms

  • Royena ambigua Vent. [illegitimate]
  • Royena hirsuta L. [unknown]
  • Royena angustifolia Willd. [illegitimate]
  • Diospyros austroafricana De Winter [illegitimate]
  • Diospyros hirsuta Desf. [illegitimate]
  • Diospyros austro-africana austro-africana [unknown]

Description

Diospyros pubescens (also called Pubescent Ebony, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ebenaceae. It is a small tree, growing up to 10 m tall, with a trunk up to 25 cm in diameter. It is native to India, where it is found in primary and secondary forests, and in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Diospyros pubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used to make furniture, cabinets, and other wood products.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Diospyros pubescens var. pubescens
Diospyros pubescens var. microphylla (Burch.) ined.
Diospyros pubescens var. rubriflora (De Winter) ined.
Diospyros pubescens var. rugosa (E.Mey. ex A.DC.) ined.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Diospyros pubescens are white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diospyros pubescens 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 pubescens

Diospyros pubescens is found in tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

Diospyros pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros pubescens?

Diospyros pubescens

What is the common name of Diospyros pubescens?

Downy Persimmon

Where is Diospyros pubescens 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