Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vaccinioides
ID:
650591

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Exot. Fl. 2: t. 139 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649923



Common Names

  • Diospyros vaccinioides
  • Vaccinioides Ebony
  • Vaccinioides Persimmon


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Synonyms

  • Rospidios vaccinioides A.DC. [unknown]
  • Diospyros vaccinifolia Ettingsh. [unknown]
  • Diospyros vaccinioides oblongata Merr. & Chun [unknown]
  • Diospyros vaccinioides vaccinioides [unknown]

Description

Diospyros vaccinioides (also called Vaccinium 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 vaccinioides 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 vaccinioides 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 vaccinioides 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 vaccinioides

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

Diospyros vaccinioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros vaccinioides?

Diospyros vaccinioides

What is the common name of Diospyros vaccinioides?

Vaccinioides ebony

What is the natural habitat of Diospyros vaccinioides?

Tropical rainforests of 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