Diospyros transita - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bakh.) Kosterm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Blumea 23: 473 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649872
Common Names
- Transita Ebony
- Mountain Ebony
- Tropical Ebony
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Diospyros maritima transita Bakh. [unknown]
Description
Diospyros transita (also called 'Transit Ebony' and 'Transit Persimmon', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to the Caribbean. It grows in tropical, humid habitats and has small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Diospyros transita is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diospyros transita 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diospyros transita 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 transita
Diospyros transita is native to tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.
Diospyros transita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros transita?
Diospyros transita
What are the common names of Diospyros transita?
Transit ebony, Transit persimmon, Transit date, Transit plum
What is the native range of Diospyros transita?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2770645: Based on the initial data import
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
Reinier Cornelis Bakhuizen van den Brink (1881-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bakh.' in the authors string.