Diospyros balansae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 69: 67 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648542
Common Names
- Balansa's Ebony
- Balansa's Persimmon
- Balansa's Diospyros
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diospyros balansae (also called 'Balansae', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree species native to Central America and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Diospyros balansae is used as a source of fuelwood and for medicinal purposes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diospyros balansae 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 balansae 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 balansae
Diospyros balansae can be found in India and Bangladesh.
Diospyros balansae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diospyros balansae?
Diospyros balansae
What are the common names of Diospyros balansae?
Balansa's Ebony, Balansa's Persimmon, and Balansa's Ebony
What is the natural habitat of Diospyros balansae?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands
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-2769407: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.