Diospyros toposia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Buch.-Ham.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 15: 115 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649863
Common Names
- Diospyros toposia
- Toposia Ebony
- African Ebony
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- Diospyros foveoreticulata Merr. [unknown]
- Diospyros incisa Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [unknown]
- Diospyros racemosa Roxb. [unknown]
- Diospyros toposia toposioides (King & Gamble) Phengklai [unknown]
- Diospyros toposioides King & Gamble [unknown]
- Embryopteris racemosa G.Don [unknown]
Description
Diospyros toposia (also called Toposia 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 toposia is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diospyros toposia 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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Diospyros toposia 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 toposia
Diospyros toposia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Diospyros toposia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros toposia?
Diospyros toposia
What are the common names of Diospyros toposia?
Toposia ebony, Toposia persimmon, Toposia date, Toposia plum
What is the native range of Diospyros toposia?
Indonesia
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
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:323112-1: Based on the initial data import