Diospyros truncata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Zoll. & Moritzi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Syst. Verz. Ind. Archip. 1: 43 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649889
Common Names
- Diospyros truncata
- Truncata Ebony
- Truncata Persimmon
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- Diospyros laxa Teijsm. & Binn. [unknown]
- Diospyros melanoxylon Blume [illegitimate]
- Diospyros viridis Craib [unknown]
Description
Diospyros truncata (also called Chinese Persimmon, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to China, Taiwan, and Japan, and is usually found in forests, thickets, and open woodlands. It has a rounded crown and its bark is gray-brown in color.
Uses & Benefits
Diospyros truncata is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diospyros truncata 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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Diospyros truncata is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium.
Where to Find Diospyros truncata
Diospyros truncata is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Diospyros truncata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros truncata?
Diospyros truncata
What is the common name of Diospyros truncata?
Truncate ebony
What is the natural habitat of Diospyros truncata?
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-2770661: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Zollinger (1818-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zoll.' in the authors string.
Alexander Moritzi (1806-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moritzi' in the authors string.