Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
soyauxii
ID:
650438

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gürke & K.Schum. ex Gürke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 14: 312 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649770



Common Names

  • Diospyros soyauxii
  • Soyauxii Ebony
  • African Ebony


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Synonyms

  • Thespesocarpus tiliaceus Pierre [unknown]

Description

Diospyros soyauxii (also called Soyaux's 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 Africa, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Diospyros soyauxii 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 soyauxii 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 soyauxii 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 soyauxii

Diospyros soyauxii can be found in India.

Diospyros soyauxii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros soyauxii?

Diospyros soyauxii

What is the common name of Diospyros soyauxii?

Soyaux's Ebony

What is the natural habitat of Diospyros soyauxii?

Tropical rainforest

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-2770551: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Robert Louis August Maximilian Gürke (1854-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gürke' in the authors string.