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Diospyros ebenum

Ceylon Ebony, Ebony
Other regional names: Ebony Persimmon +2 more
  • Ebony Persimmon
  • Indian Ebony
  • Mauritius Ebony
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Ebenaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Diospyros ebenum (commonly known as Ceylon ebony or Ebony) is a tree belonging to the Ebenaceae family. Indigenous to Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Diospyros is notably large, comprising more than 750 species.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., India, Nicobar Is., Sri Lanka

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Florida

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