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red star apple

Diospyros lycioides

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Ericales (Heidekrautartige)
Family
Ebenaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Species
Diospyros lycioides (red star apple)

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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Benin Ebony
Diospyros iturensis
Least Concern
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Coastal Jackal-berry
Diospyros inhacaensis
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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Bladder-nut
Diospyros whyteana
Least Concern
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Black Ebony
Diospyros tessellaria
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of red star apple?
The scientific name of red star apple is Diospyros lycioides. It belongs to the genus Diospyros.
What is the conservation status of red star apple?
red star apple (Diospyros lycioides) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does red star apple belong to?
red star apple (Diospyros lycioides) belongs to the genus Diospyros, which is part of the taxonomic family Ebenaceae.
Is red star apple endangered?
No, red star apple (Diospyros lycioides) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does red star apple belong to?
red star apple (Diospyros lycioides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of red star apple?
The closest relatives of red star apple 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
LC 🐾
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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