Diospyros kaki
Chinese Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon
Other regional names: Kaki +2 more
- Kaki
- Kaki Persimmon
- Oriental Persimmon
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ebenaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Diospyros kaki (commonly known as Chinese persimmon or Japanese Persimmon) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Ebenaceae family. Found natively in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Diospyros is notably large, comprising more than 750 species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, Taiwan, Vietnam
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)
Arkansas, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Japan, Korea, Nansei-shoto, Philippines, Queensland, Transcaucasus