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Malaysian persimmon

Diospyros maritima

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Taiwan and United States.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (نباتات)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)
Class
Magnoliopsida (ماغنولانية)
Order
Ericales (خلنجيات)
Family
Ebenaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Species
Diospyros maritima (Malaysian persimmon)

Similar Species in Diospyros

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Black Ebony
Diospyros tessellaria
Vulnerable
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Benin Ebony
Diospyros iturensis
Least Concern
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Bladder-nut
Diospyros whyteana
Least Concern
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Caucasian persimmon
Diospyros lotus
Least Concern
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Climbing Star-apple
Diospyros simii
Least Concern
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Coastal Bladder-nut
Diospyros scabrida
Least Concern
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Coastal Jackal-berry
Diospyros inhacaensis
Least Concern
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African Ebony
Diospyros kamerunensis
Least Concern
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Compare Species

vs Black Ebony vs Benin Ebony vs Bladder-nut vs Caucasian persimmon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Malaysian persimmon?
The scientific name of Malaysian persimmon is Diospyros maritima. It belongs to the genus Diospyros.
What is the conservation status of Malaysian persimmon?
Malaysian persimmon (Diospyros maritima) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Malaysian persimmon live?
Malaysian persimmon is found in Distributed across Taiwan and United States.. Countries include Taiwan, United States.
What family does Malaysian persimmon belong to?
Malaysian persimmon (Diospyros maritima) belongs to the genus Diospyros, which is part of the taxonomic family Ebenaceae.
Is Malaysian persimmon endangered?
No, Malaysian persimmon (Diospyros maritima) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Malaysian persimmon belong to?
Malaysian persimmon (Diospyros maritima) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of Malaysian persimmon?
The closest relatives of Malaysian persimmon in the genus Diospyros include African Ebony, Black Ebony, Benin Ebony, Bladder-nut, Caucasian persimmon.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Diospyros — 20 Species

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African Ebony
Diospyros kamerunensis
LC 🐾
Black Ebony
Diospyros tessellaria
VU 🐾
Benin Ebony
Diospyros iturensis
LC 🐾
Bladder-nut
Diospyros whyteana
LC 🐾
Caucasian persimmon
Diospyros lotus
LC 🐾
Climbing Star-apple
Diospyros simii
LC 🐾
Coastal Bladder-nut
Diospyros scabrida
LC 🐾
Coastal Jackal-berry
Diospyros inhacaensis
LC 🐾
Common Star-apple
Diospyros dichrophylla
LC 🐾
Fynbos Star Apple
Diospyros glabra
LC
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Malaysian persimmon
Diospyros maritima
LC
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mabola-tree
Diospyros blancoi
NE 🐾
Flint Bark
Diospyros sanza-minika
LC 🐾
Ebony
Diospyros ebenum
DD 🐾
Small Persimmon
Diospyros vaccinioides
CR 🐾
Walking-Stick Ebony
Diospyros monbuttensis
LC 🐾
persimmon
Diospyros virginiana
LC 🐾
persimmon
Diospyros kaki
LC 🐾
Rigid Star Berry
Diospyros squarrosa
LC 🐾
Silver-leaved Ebony
Diospyros argentea
LC
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