Diospyros - Wikipedia Diospyros is a genus of over 700 species of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs The majority are native to the tropics, with only a few species extending into temperate regions Individual species valued for their hard, heavy, dark timber, are commonly known as ebony trees, while others are valued for their fruit and known as persimmon
Diospyros | Description, Major Species, Facts | Britannica Diospyros, genus of some 500 species of trees and shrubs of the family Ebenaceae, most of which are native to the tropics Some members of the genus are valuable for their timber, particularly several species of ebony Others are cultivated for their handsome foliage or edible fruit
Diospyros virginiana - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox Diospyros Species: virginiana Family: Ebenaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): The inner bark and unripe fruit has been used in the treatment of fevers, diarrhea, and hemorrhage, indelible ink made from fruit, flowers used for honey The fruit was used for food and medicinal purposes by Native Americans
Diospyros virginiana - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden Diospyros virginiana, commonly called persimmon or American persimmon, is deciduous tree with a rounded oval crown that grows to 35-60’ tall It is native from Connecticut to Kansas south to Florida and Texas
Diospyros - Trees and Shrubs Online The genus Diospyros is an important source of fine timbers, including the original ebony (from the Sri Lankan Diospyros ebenum Koenig), and the tropical species can be impressively large trees
Diospyros (Ebony) Genus - The Wood Database Common Name (s): Ebony, persimmon Distribution: Primarily in tropical regions worldwide; though ebony is from Africa and Asia Genus Size: Nearly 800 species Mechanical Characteristics: Dense and strong, with darker heartwood sections (not always present in logs) being even heavier and stronger than the sapwood
Diospyros: Benefits, Applications, and Scientific Discoveries Diospyros is celebrated for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cardiovascular benefits Its edible fruits and bioactive compounds help protect against oxidative stress, support healthy blood lipid levels, and promote overall well-being
Diospyros, an under-utilized, multi-purpose plant genus: A review Diospyros L is the largest, most widely distributed, and economically important genus of the family Ebenaceae However, various researchers disagree on the number of species and geographical distribution of Diospyros in China
780 Species in Genus Diospyros - monsteraholic. com Among the many genera that have captured my attention is Diospyros, a diverse group of trees and shrubs belonging to the Ebenaceae family This genus, largely tropical in its distribution, boasts over 700 species, renowned for their economic and ecological importance
Diospyros virginiana - Wikipedia Diospyros virginiana is a persimmon species commonly called the American persimmon, [3] common persimmon, [4] eastern persimmon, simmon, possumwood, possum apples, [5] or sugar plum [6] It ranges from southern Connecticut to Florida, and west to Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Iowa