Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sintenisii
ID:
650430

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Publ. Carnegie Inst. Wash. 461: 80 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649762



Common Names

  • Sintenisii Ebony
  • Philippine Ebony
  • Malay Ebony


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Synonyms

  • Maba sintenisii Krug & Urb. [unknown]

Description

Diospyros sintenisii (also called Sintenis' Ebony, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 10 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in dry tropical forests and semi-deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Diospyros sintenisii is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber, which is used to make furniture and other wood products. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating digestive disorders and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diospyros sintenisii has small, white flowers that are fragrant and have four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diospyros sintenisii is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree, growing up to 20 m tall. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. It can also be propagated from cuttings, which should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Diospyros sintenisii

Diospyros sintenisii can be found in India.

Diospyros sintenisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros sintenisii?

Diospyros sintenisii

What is the common name of Diospyros sintenisii?

Sintenisii Ebony

What is the natural habitat of Diospyros sintenisii?

Tropical rainforests

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