Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 34: 44 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648498
Common Names
- Anisandra Diospyros
- Anisandra Ebony
- Anisandra Persimmon
Description
Diospyros anisandra (also called Anisandra 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 anisandra 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
The flowers of Diospyros anisandra are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diospyros anisandra 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 anisandra
Diospyros anisandra can be found in India and Bangladesh.
Diospyros anisandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros anisandra?
Diospyros anisandra
What is the common name of Diospyros anisandra?
Anise Ebony
What is the natural habitat of Diospyros anisandra?
It is found in tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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,