Diospyros xiangguiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.K.Lee
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Guihaia 3: 287 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649988
Common Names
- Diospyros Xiangguiensis
- Xianggu Ebony
- Xiangguiensis Ebony
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diospyros xiangguiensis (also called 'Xianggui Persimmon', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ebenaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan. The plant has glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Diospyros xiangguiensis is used for making furniture, musical instruments, and in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Diospyros xiangguiensis are white and star-shaped, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diospyros xiangguiensis 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 xiangguiensis
Diospyros xiangguiensis is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It can be found in countries such as Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
Diospyros xiangguiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros xiangguiensis?
Diospyros xiangguiensis
What is the common name of Diospyros xiangguiensis?
Xianggui Ebony
What is the natural habitat of Diospyros xiangguiensis?
Dry deciduous forests in China
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-2770750: Based on the initial data import
Shu Kang Lee (b.1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.K.Lee' in the authors string.