Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tonkinensis
ID:
650530

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Chev.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Bull. Écon. Indochine , n.s., 20: 848 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649862



Common Names

  • Diospyros tonkinensis
  • Tonkinensis Ebony
  • African Ebony


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Description

Diospyros tonkinensis (also called Tonkin 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 Vietnam, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Diospyros tonkinensis is used for its edible fruits, as an ornamental plant, and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diospyros tonkinensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Diospyros tonkinensis 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 tonkinensis

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

Diospyros tonkinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros tonkinensis?

Diospyros tonkinensis

What is the common name of Diospyros tonkinensis?

Tonkinensis ebony

Where is Diospyros tonkinensis 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