Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acocksii
ID:
649123

Status:
valid

Authors:
(De Winter) De Winter

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 7: 457 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648455

Common Names

  • Acocksii Persimmon
  • Acocksii Diospyros
  • Acocksii Date-Plum

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Synonyms

  • Royena acocksii De Winter [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Diospyros acocksii 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diospyros acocksii 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 acocksii 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 acocksii

Diospyros acocksii can be found in South Africa.

Diospyros acocksii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros acocksii?

Diospyros acocksii

What is the common name of Diospyros acocksii?

Acocks' Ebony

What is the natural habitat of Diospyros acocksii?

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