Diospyros variegata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kurz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 40: 73 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649926
Common Names
- Diospyros variegata
- Variegata Ebony
- Variegata Persimmon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diospyros variegata (also called Variegated 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 variegata 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 variegata 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 variegata 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 variegata
Diospyros variegata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, China, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open woodlands and savannas.
Diospyros variegata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros variegata?
Diospyros variegata
What is the common name of Diospyros variegata?
Variegated ebony
What is the natural habitat of Diospyros variegata?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2770695: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.