Status:
valid
Authors:
Breteler
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 63: 227 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649616
Common Names
- Diospyros rabiensis
- Rabiensis Diospyros
- Rabiensis Ebony
Description
Diospyros rabiensis (also called Rabien's Ebony, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ebenaceae. It is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to Madagascar and the Comoros Islands, and is found in dry deciduous forests and coastal scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Diospyros rabiensis is used for making furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Diospyros rabiensis are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and pale green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diospyros rabiensis is propagated 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 and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Diospyros rabiensis
Diospyros rabiensis is native to tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.
Diospyros rabiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros rabiensis?
Diospyros rabiensis
What is the common name of Diospyros rabiensis?
Rabien Ebony
What is the natural habitat of Diospyros rabiensis?
Tropical forests in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos
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,