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Diospyros lotus

Caucasian Persimmon, Date Plum
Other regional names: Lilac Persimmon
  • Lilac Persimmon
Also known as: Dactylus trapezuntinus Forssk. +10 more
  • Dactylus trapezuntinus Forssk.
  • Diospyros lotus f. ellipsoidea Makino
  • Diospyros lotus f. globosa Makino
  • Diospyros lotus f. longifolia Z.Y.Zhang
  • Diospyros lotus f. ovoidea Makino
  • Diospyros lotus var. angustifolia Gaudin
  • Diospyros lotus var. laevis H.Ohba & S.Akiyama
  • Diospyros lotus var. lotus
  • Diospyros lotus var. mollissima C.Y.Wu
  • Diospyros mediterranea Oken
  • Diospyros umlovok Griff.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Ebenaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Diospyros lotus (commonly known as Caucasian Persimmon or Date Plum) is a tree within the Ebenaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Middle Asia, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Iran, Korea, Manchuria, Nepal, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Tadzhikistan, Tibet, Transcaucasus, Turkey, West Himalaya

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)
Albania, Baleares, Bulgaria, France, Greece, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, Yugoslavia

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