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caqui

Diospyros kaki

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Libya), Asia (4 countries), Europe (8 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).

🇦🇲 Armenia 🇱🇦 Laos 🇳🇴 Norway 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇱🇾 Libya 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

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

Names in Other Languages

French Kaki
Portuguese caqui
Turkish Trabzon Hurmasi

Similar Species in Diospyros

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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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Benin Ebony
Diospyros iturensis
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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Bladder-nut
Diospyros whyteana
Least Concern
View all species in Diospyros →

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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of caqui?
The scientific name of caqui is Diospyros kaki. It belongs to the genus Diospyros.
What is the conservation status of caqui?
caqui (Diospyros kaki) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does caqui live?
caqui is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Libya), Asia (4 countries), Europe (8 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Armenia, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Croatia, France, India, Italy, Laos, Libya.
What family does caqui belong to?
caqui (Diospyros kaki) belongs to the genus Diospyros, which is part of the taxonomic family Ebenaceae.
Is caqui endangered?
No, caqui (Diospyros kaki) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does caqui belong to?
caqui (Diospyros kaki) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of caqui?
The closest relatives of caqui in the genus Diospyros include ébano, guiaca, pécego-de-Índia, Climbing Star-apple, Coastal Bladder-nut.

Native Range — 15 Countries

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Genus Diospyros — 20 Species

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caqui
Diospyros kaki
LC
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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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