Diospyros tristis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
King & Gamble
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 74: 219 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649884
Common Names
- Diospyros tristis
- Tristis Ebony
- Tristis Persimmon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diospyros tristis (also called 'Sad 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 tristis is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diospyros tristis has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The fruits are small, round, and black when ripe. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diospyros tristis 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 tristis
Diospyros tristis is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Diospyros tristis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros tristis?
Diospyros tristis
What is the common name of Diospyros tristis?
Sad ebony
What is the natural habitat of Diospyros tristis?
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-2770656: Based on the initial data import
James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.