Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aequoris
ID:
649134

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Publ. Carnegie Inst. Wash. 461: 80 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648466

Common Names

  • Diospyros aequoris
  • Aequoris Diospyros
  • Aequoris Persimmon

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Synonyms

  • Maba latifolia Standl. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Diospyros aequoris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Diospyros aequoris sub. martineziana (Standl. ex Leavenw.) Provance, I.García & A.C.Sanders
Diospyros aequoris sub. rekoi (Standl.) Provance, I.García & A.C.Sanders
Diospyros aequoris sub. aequoris
Diospyros aequoris sub. balsensis Provance, I.García & A.C.Sanders
Diospyros aequoris sub. chutlensis Provance, I.García & A.C.Sanders
Diospyros aequoris sub. tehuantepecensis Provance, I.García & A.C.Sanders

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diospyros aequoris is white and tubular, with five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diospyros aequoris can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist until established.

Where to Find Diospyros aequoris

Diospyros aequoris can be found in South Africa.

Diospyros aequoris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros aequoris?

Diospyros aequoris

What is the common name of Diospyros aequoris?

Aequoris Ebony

What is the natural habitat of Diospyros aequoris?

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