Diospyros kirkii
Large Leaved Jackal Berry
Also known as: Diospyros baumii Gürke +4 more
- Diospyros baumii Gürke
- Diospyros flexilis Hiern ex Greves
- Diospyros latifolia Gürke
- Diospyros platyphylla Hiern
- Diospyros usaramensis Gürke
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ebenaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Diospyros kirkii (commonly known as Large-leaved Jackal Berry) is a tree belonging to the Ebenaceae family. Found natively in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Diospyros genus, encompassing over 750 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe