Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
squarrosa
ID:
650450

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Naturw. Reise Mossambique 6(1): 184 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649782



Common Names

  • Diospyros squarrosa
  • Squarrosa Ebony
  • African Ebony


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Synonyms

  • Diospyros stuhlmannii Gürke [unknown]

Description

Diospyros squarrosa (also called Squarrosa 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 Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Diospyros squarrosa 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 squarrosa 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 squarrosa 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 squarrosa

Diospyros squarrosa can be found in India.

Diospyros squarrosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros squarrosa?

Diospyros squarrosa

What are the common names of Diospyros squarrosa?

Japanese ebony, Japanese persimmon, Japanese date, Japanese plum

What is the native range of Diospyros squarrosa?

Japan

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