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Caucasian persimmon

Diospyros lotus

Least Concern

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The Caucasian persimmon (Diospyros lotus) is a species in the genus Diospyros. It is currently classified as Least Concern 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.

Found across Europe (13 countries).

🇦🇱 Albania 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Diospyros lotus (Caucasian persimmon)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish caqui

French Plaqueminier Lotier

German Lotuspflaumenbaum

Portuguese guiaca

Similar Species in Diospyros

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African Ebony

Diospyros kamerunensis

Diospyros tessellaria

Diospyros inhacaensis

Least Concern

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Common Star-apple

Diospyros dichrophylla

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Caucasian persimmon?

The scientific name of Caucasian persimmon is Diospyros lotus. It belongs to the genus Diospyros.

What is the conservation status of Caucasian persimmon?

Caucasian persimmon (Diospyros lotus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Caucasian persimmon live?

Caucasian persimmon is found in Found across Europe (13 countries).. Countries include Albania, Belgium, Croatia, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Slovakia.

What family does Caucasian persimmon belong to?

Caucasian persimmon (Diospyros lotus) belongs to the genus Diospyros, which is part of the taxonomic family Ebenaceae.

Is Caucasian persimmon endangered?

No, Caucasian persimmon (Diospyros lotus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Caucasian persimmon belong to?

Caucasian persimmon (Diospyros lotus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Caucasian persimmon?

The closest relatives of Caucasian persimmon in the genus Diospyros include African Ebony, Benin Ebony, Black Ebony, Bladder-nut, Climbing Star-apple.