Diospyros yomomo - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Walln.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien, B 101: 589 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649996
Common Names
- Diospyros Yomomo
- Yomomo Ebony
- Yomomo Persimmon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diospyros yomomo (also called Yomomo Persimmon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ebenaceae family. It is a small tree which grows up to 5-7 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. It is native to the tropical rainforests of East Asia, and is found in Japan, China, and Korea. It prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Diospyros yomomo is used for making furniture, musical instruments, and in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Diospyros yomomo are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diospyros yomomo 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 yomomo
Diospyros yomomo is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It can be found in countries such as Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
Diospyros yomomo FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros yomomo?
Diospyros yomomo
What is the common name of Diospyros yomomo?
Yomomo Ebony
What is the natural habitat of Diospyros yomomo?
Dry deciduous forests in India
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-2770758: Based on the initial data import
Bruno Wallnöfer (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Walln.' in the authors string.