Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
undulata
ID:
650576

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. & G.Don

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 4: 40 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649908



Common Names

  • Diospyros undulata
  • Undulata Ebony
  • Undulata Persimmon


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Synonyms

  • Diospyros cratericalyx Craib [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diospyros undulata 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 undulata 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 undulata

Diospyros undulata is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Diospyros undulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros undulata?

Diospyros undulata

What is the common name of Diospyros undulata?

Undulate ebony

What is the natural habitat of Diospyros undulata?

Dry deciduous forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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-2770679: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.