Diospyros tricolor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hiern
Source:
wcs
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Trans. Cambridge Philos. Soc. 12: 183 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649880
Common Names
- Diospyros tricolor
- Tricolored Ebony
- Tricolored Persimmon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Noltia tricolor Schumach. & Thonn. [unknown]
Description
Diospyros tricolor (also called 'Three-colored Ebony', among many other common names) is a small tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a short trunk and a dense, rounded crown, and produces small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Diospyros tricolor is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diospyros tricolor 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diospyros tricolor is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can reach a height of up to 15 meters. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Diospyros tricolor
Diospyros tricolor is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Diospyros tricolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros tricolor?
Diospyros tricolor
What is the common name of Diospyros tricolor?
Three-colored ebony
What is the natural habitat of Diospyros tricolor?
Dry deciduous forests
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-2770652: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.