Diospyros yucatanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lundell
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Publ. Carnegie Inst. Wash. 478: 217 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000649997
Common Names
- Diospyros Yucatanensis
- Yucatan Ebony
- Yucatanensis Ebony
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diospyros yucatanensis (also called Yucatan Ebony, 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 Central America, and is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize. It prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Diospyros yucatanensis is used for making furniture, musical instruments, and in traditional medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Diospyros yucatanensis sub. spectabilis (Lundell) Provance, I.García & A.C.SandersDiospyros yucatanensis sub. yucatanensis
Diospyros yucatanensis var. logipedicellata Lundell
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Diospyros yucatanensis 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 yucatanensis 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 yucatanensis
Diospyros yucatanensis is native to the tropical forests of Central America. It can be found in countries such as Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize.
Diospyros yucatanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros yucatanensis?
Diospyros yucatanensis
What is the common name of Diospyros yucatanensis?
Yucatan Ebony
What is the natural habitat of Diospyros yucatanensis?
Dry deciduous forests in Mexico
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-2770759: Based on the initial data import
Cyrus Longworth Lundell (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lundell' in the authors string.