Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ubaita
ID:
650570

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Walln.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien, B 106: 249 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649902



Common Names

  • Diospyros ubaita
  • Ubaita Ebony
  • Ubaita Persimmon


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diospyros ubaita 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Diospyros ubaita is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is best propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a sunny location.

Where to Find Diospyros ubaita

Diospyros ubaita is native to Brazil. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Diospyros ubaita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros ubaita?

Diospyros ubaita

What is the common name of Diospyros ubaita?

Ubaita ebony

What is the natural habitat of Diospyros ubaita?

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