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Diospyros malabarica

Black And White Ebony, Indian Persimmon
Other regional names: Malabar Ebony +2 more
  • Malabar Ebony
  • Mountain Ebony
  • Pale Moon Ebony
Also known as: Diospyros biflora Blanco +14 more
  • Diospyros biflora Blanco
  • Diospyros citrifolia Wall. ex A.DC.
  • Diospyros embryopteris Pers.
  • Diospyros glutenifera
  • Diospyros glutinifera (Roxb.) Wall.
  • Diospyros glutinosa J.Koenig ex Roxb.
  • Diospyros malabarica var. siamensis (Hochr.) Phengklai
  • Diospyros peregrina (Gaertn.) Gürke
  • Diospyros peregrina f. javanica Kosterm.
  • Diospyros siamensis Hochr.
  • Embryopteris gelatinifera G.Don
  • Embryopteris glutinifera Roxb.
  • Embryopteris glutinifolia Link
  • Embryopteris peregrina Gaertn.
  • Garcinia malabarica Desr.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Ebenaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Diospyros malabarica (commonly known as Black-and-White Ebony or Indian persimmon) is a tree belonging to the Ebenaceae family. Found natively in Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with wet 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)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, East Himalaya, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand

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)
Trinidad-Tobago

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