Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tireliae
ID:
650526

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.White

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 14: 204 (1992 publ. 1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649858



Common Names

  • Diospyros tireliae
  • Tireliae Ebony
  • African Ebony


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Synonyms

  • Maba rosea Montrouz. [unknown]

Description

Diospyros tireliae (also called Tirel'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 tireliae is used for its edible fruits, as an ornamental plant, and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diospyros tireliae is white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedling is a small, dark green shoot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diospyros tireliae is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 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 tireliae

Diospyros tireliae can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Diospyros tireliae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros tireliae?

Diospyros tireliae

What is the common name of Diospyros tireliae?

Tireliae ebony

Where is Diospyros tireliae native to?

India

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-2770632: Based on the initial data import
Frank White (1927-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.White' in the authors string.