Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andamanica
ID:
649161

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kurz) Bakh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 15: 74 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648493

Common Names

  • Andamanica Diospyros
  • Andamanica Ebony
  • Andamanica Persimmon

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Synonyms

  • Macreightia andamanica Kurz [unknown]
  • Maba tahanensis Bakh. [unknown]
  • Macreightia oblongifolia Kurz [illegitimate]
  • Maba andamanica Kurz [unknown]
  • Maba punctata Hiern [unknown]
  • Maba racemosa Ridl. [unknown]
  • Diospyros longipedunculata Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Diospyros malayana Bakh. [unknown]
  • Diospyros malayana aequabilis Bakh. [unknown]
  • Diospyros malayana ruminata Bakh. [unknown]
  • Diospyros punctata Korth. ex Hiern [illegitimate]
  • Diospyros tahanensis Bakh. [unknown]
  • Diospyros trimera H.R.Fletcher [unknown]
  • Ebenus andamanica (Kurz) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ebenus punctata (Hiern) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Diospyros andamanica (also called Andaman Ebony, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ebenaceae. It is native to South-East Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a small tree, reaching up to 10 meters in height, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. Its bark is smooth and grey, and its leaves are oblong and dark green.

Uses & Benefits

Diospyros andamanica 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diospyros andamanica has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diospyros andamanica can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sheltered area and should be protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Diospyros andamanica

Diospyros andamanica can be found in India and Bangladesh.

Diospyros andamanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diospyros andamanica?

Diospyros andamanica

What is the family of Diospyros andamanica?

Ebenaceae

What is the common name of Diospyros andamanica?

Andaman Ebony

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-2769361: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.
Reinier Cornelis Bakhuizen van den Brink (1881-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bakh.' in the authors string.