Diospyros umbrosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.White
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 14: 200 (1992 publ. 1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649905
Common Names
- Diospyros umbrosa
- Umbrosa Ebony
- Umbrosa Persimmon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diospyros umbrosa (also called Umbrosa 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 umbrosa is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diospyros umbrosa 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 umbrosa 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 umbrosa
Diospyros umbrosa is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Diospyros umbrosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros umbrosa?
Diospyros umbrosa
What is the common name of Diospyros umbrosa?
Umbrosa ebony
What is the natural habitat of Diospyros umbrosa?
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-2770676: Based on the initial data import
Frank White (1927-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.White' in the authors string.