Diospyros apiculata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hiern
Source:
wcs
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Trans. Cambridge Philos. Soc. 12: 186 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648506
Common Names
- Apiculata Diospyros
- Apiculata Ebony
- Apiculata Persimmon
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- Diospyros similis Craib [unknown]
- Diospyros tamiriensis Lecomte [unknown]
Description
Diospyros apiculata (also called Apiculate 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 apiculata is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used for making furniture, woodworking, and carving.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diospyros apiculata is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and round, with a hard outer shell. The seedling is a small, thin sapling with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diospyros apiculata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. They should be kept moist until established.
Where to Find Diospyros apiculata
Diospyros apiculata can be found in India and Bangladesh.
Diospyros apiculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros apiculata?
Diospyros apiculata
What is the common name of Diospyros apiculata?
Anise Ebony
What is the natural habitat of Diospyros apiculata?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2769375: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.