Diospyros sonorae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 18: 120 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649765
Common Names
- Sonorae Ebony
- Philippine Ebony
- Malay Ebony
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Diospyros sinaloensis S.F.Blake [unknown]
Description
Diospyros sonorae (also called Sonora 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 Mexico and the southwestern United States, and is found in dry tropical forests and semi-deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Diospyros sonorae 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 sonorae 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diospyros sonorae 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 sonorae
Diospyros sonorae can be found in Mexico.
Diospyros sonorae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros sonorae?
Diospyros sonorae
What is the common name of Diospyros sonorae?
Sonora Ebony
What is the natural habitat of Diospyros sonorae?
Tropical deciduous forest
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-2770547: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.