Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acapulcensis
ID:
649122

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 3: 254 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648454

Common Names

  • Acapulcensis Persimmon
  • Acapulcensis Diospyros
  • Acapulcensis Date-Plum

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Synonyms

  • Macreightia acapulcensis A.DC. [unknown]
  • Maba acapulcensis Hiern [unknown]
  • Ebenus acapulcensis (Kunth) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Diospyros acapulcensis (also called Acapulco Persimmon, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with dark green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Diospyros acapulcensis is a small tree with fragrant white flowers. It is used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks, as well as a hedge plant and for topiary.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Diospyros acapulcensis sub. nicaraguensis (Standl.) Provance, I.García & A.C.Sanders
Diospyros acapulcensis sub. verae-crucis (Standl.) Provance, I.García & A.C.Sanders
Diospyros acapulcensis sub. acapulcensis
Diospyros acapulcensis sub. chiquimulensis Provance, I.García & A.C.Sanders
Diospyros acapulcensis sub. dwyeri Provance, I.García & A.C.Sanders
Diospyros acapulcensis sub. guanacastensis Provance, I.García & A.C.Sanders
Diospyros acapulcensis sub. mejocotensis Provance, I.García & A.C.Sanders
Diospyros acapulcensis sub. pedromorenoi Provance, I.García & A.C.Sanders
Diospyros acapulcensis sub. rivensis Provance, I.García & A.C.Sanders

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diospyros acapulcensis is a small, star-shaped flower that is white or pink in color. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diospyros acapulcensis is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Diospyros acapulcensis

Diospyros acapulcensis can be found in Mexico.

Diospyros acapulcensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros acapulcensis?

Diospyros acapulcensis

What is the common name of Diospyros acapulcensis?

Acapulco Ebony

What is the natural habitat of Diospyros acapulcensis?

Tropical forests

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