Diospyros rheophila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Jessup
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 9: 183 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341252
Common Names
- Diospyros Rheophila
- Rheophila Persimmon
- River-Loving Ebony
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Diospyros rheophila (also called river diospyros, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ebenaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a shrub or small tree with leathery leaves and white flowers. It has a spreading or upright habit.
Uses & Benefits
Diospyros rheophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of fuelwood and timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diospyros rheophila has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diospyros rheophila can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Diospyros rheophila
Diospyros rheophila can be found in the tropical rainforest of Southeast Asia.
Diospyros rheophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros rheophila?
Diospyros rheophila
What is the common name of Diospyros rheophila?
Diospyros rheophila
Where is Diospyros rheophila found?
It is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
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
Laurence Jessup (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jessup' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77144245-1: Based on the initial data import