Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
toxicaria
ID:
650539

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Trans. Cambridge Philos. Soc. 12: 175 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649871



Common Names

  • Toxicaria Ebony
  • Mountain Ebony
  • Tropical Ebony


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Synonyms

  • Diospyros caucheana A.Chev. [unknown]

Description

Diospyros toxicaria (also called Toxic 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 toxicaria is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diospyros toxicaria 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 toxicaria 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 toxicaria

Diospyros toxicaria is native to tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

Diospyros toxicaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros toxicaria?

Diospyros toxicaria

What are the common names of Diospyros toxicaria?

Toxic ebony, Toxic persimmon, Toxic date, Toxic plum

What is the native range of Diospyros toxicaria?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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