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Ebony

Diospyros mun

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Ericales (Ericales)
Family
Ebenaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Species
Diospyros mun (Ebony)

Names in Other Languages

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Similar Species in Diospyros

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caqui
Diospyros kaki
Least Concern
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ébano
Diospyros crassiflora
Vulnerable
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guiaca
Diospyros lotus
Least Concern
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pécego-de-Índia
Diospyros blancoi
Not Evaluated
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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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Benin Ebony
Diospyros iturensis
Least Concern
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Coastal Jackal-berry
Diospyros inhacaensis
Least Concern
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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ebony?
The scientific name of Ebony is Diospyros mun. It belongs to the genus Diospyros.
What is the conservation status of Ebony?
Ebony (Diospyros mun) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Ebony belong to?
Ebony (Diospyros mun) belongs to the genus Diospyros, which is part of the taxonomic family Ebenaceae.
Is Ebony endangered?
Yes, Ebony (Diospyros mun) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Ebony belong to?
Ebony (Diospyros mun) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of Ebony?
The closest relatives of Ebony in the genus Diospyros include caqui, ébano, guiaca, pécego-de-Índia, Climbing Star-apple.

Genus Diospyros — 20 Species

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caqui
Diospyros kaki
LC 🐾
ébano
Diospyros crassiflora
VU 🐾
guiaca
Diospyros lotus
LC 🐾
pécego-de-Índia
Diospyros blancoi
NE 🐾
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 🐾
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 🐾
Rigid Star Berry
Diospyros squarrosa
LC 🐾
Silver-leaved Ebony
Diospyros argentea
LC 🐾
Papua ebony
Diospyros insularis
EN 🐾
Texas persimmon
Diospyros texana
LC 🐾
Crocodile Bark Jackal Berry
Diospyros quiloensis
LC
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