Diospyros uzungwaensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Frim.-Møll. & Ndang.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 55: 465 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649921
Common Names
- Diospyros uzungwaensis
- Uzungwaensis Ebony
- Uzungwaensis Persimmon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diospyros uzungwaensis (also called Uzungwa Ebony, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ebenaceae family. It is a small evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height, with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is found in dry deciduous forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Diospyros uzungwaensis is used in furniture making, as it is a hardwood. It is also used as a source of firewood and for making charcoal.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diospyros uzungwaensis 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 uzungwaensis 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 uzungwaensis
Diospyros uzungwaensis is native to Tanzania. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Diospyros uzungwaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros uzungwaensis?
Diospyros uzungwaensis
What is the common name of Diospyros uzungwaensis?
Uzungwa ebony
What is the natural habitat of Diospyros uzungwaensis?
Tropical rainforests of Tanzania
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-2770690: Based on the initial data import
Christian Frimodt-Møller: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frim.-Møll.' in the authors string.
Henry J. Ndangalasi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ndang.' in the authors string.