Diospyros thorelii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lecomte) T.H.Nguyên
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Konsp. Sosud. Rast. Fl. V'etnama 2: 73 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649853
Common Names
- Thorel Persimmon
- Thorel's Persimmon
- Thorelii Persimmon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diospyros thorelii (also called Thorel's Ebony, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 15 meters in height. It has a single trunk and a dense, spreading crown. Its leaves are dark green and glossy, and its bark is smooth and gray. It is native to India, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry and moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Diospyros thorelii is used in furniture making, as it is a hardwood. It is also used as a source of firewood and for making charcoal.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diospyros thorelii is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedling is a small, dark green shoot.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diospyros thorelii is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Diospyros thorelii
Diospyros thorelii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Diospyros thorelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros thorelii?
Diospyros thorelii
What is the common name of Diospyros thorelii?
Thorelii ebony
Where is Diospyros thorelii native to?
Vietnam
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-2770628: Based on the initial data import
Paul Henri Lecomte (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lecomte' in the authors string.
Tiên Hiêp Nguyên (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.H.Nguyên' in the authors string.