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Black Ebony

Diospyros tessellaria

Vulnerable

About

The Black Ebony (Diospyros tessellaria) is a species in the genus Diospyros. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Ericales (Heidekrautartige)
Family
Ebenaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Species
Diospyros tessellaria (Black Ebony)

Names in Other Languages

French Bois d'ébène noir

Similar Species in Diospyros

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Lotuspflaumenbaum
Diospyros lotus
Least Concern
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Persimone
Diospyros virginiana
Least Concern
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Bladder-nut
Diospyros whyteana
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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Common Star-apple
Diospyros dichrophylla
Least Concern
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Benin Ebony
Diospyros iturensis
Least Concern
View all species in Diospyros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black Ebony?
The scientific name of Black Ebony is Diospyros tessellaria. It belongs to the genus Diospyros.
What is the conservation status of Black Ebony?
Black Ebony (Diospyros tessellaria) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Black Ebony belong to?
Black Ebony (Diospyros tessellaria) belongs to the genus Diospyros, which is part of the taxonomic family Ebenaceae.
Is Black Ebony endangered?
Yes, Black Ebony (Diospyros tessellaria) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Black Ebony belong to?
Black Ebony (Diospyros tessellaria) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Black Ebony?
The closest relatives of Black Ebony in the genus Diospyros include Lotuspflaumenbaum, Persimone, Benin Ebony, Bladder-nut, Climbing Star-apple.

Genus Diospyros — 20 Species

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Lotuspflaumenbaum
Diospyros lotus
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Persimone
Diospyros virginiana
LC 🐾
Benin Ebony
Diospyros iturensis
LC 🐾
Bladder-nut
Diospyros whyteana
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 🐾
Malaysian persimmon
Diospyros maritima
LC 🐾
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 kaki
LC 🐾
Rigid Star Berry
Diospyros squarrosa
LC 🐾
Silver-leaved Ebony
Diospyros argentea
LC 🐾
Papua ebony
Diospyros insularis
EN 🐾
Texas persimmon
Diospyros texana
LC
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