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Texas persimmon

Diospyros texana

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 (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Ericales (Ericales)
Family
Ebenaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Species
Diospyros texana (Texas persimmon)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish chapote

Similar Species in Diospyros

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African Ebony
Diospyros kamerunensis
Least Concern
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Benin Ebony
Diospyros iturensis
Least Concern
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Black Ebony
Diospyros tessellaria
Vulnerable
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Bladder-nut
Diospyros whyteana
Least Concern
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Caucasian persimmon
Diospyros lotus
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Texas persimmon?
The scientific name of Texas persimmon is Diospyros texana. It belongs to the genus Diospyros.
What is the conservation status of Texas persimmon?
Texas persimmon (Diospyros texana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Texas persimmon belong to?
Texas persimmon (Diospyros texana) belongs to the genus Diospyros, which is part of the taxonomic family Ebenaceae.
Is Texas persimmon endangered?
No, Texas persimmon (Diospyros texana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Texas persimmon belong to?
Texas persimmon (Diospyros texana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Texas persimmon?
The closest relatives of Texas persimmon in the genus Diospyros include African Ebony, Benin Ebony, Black Ebony, Bladder-nut, Caucasian persimmon.

Genus Diospyros — 20 Species

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African Ebony
Diospyros kamerunensis
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Benin Ebony
Diospyros iturensis
LC 🐾
Black Ebony
Diospyros tessellaria
VU 🐾
Bladder-nut
Diospyros whyteana
LC 🐾
Caucasian persimmon
Diospyros lotus
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 🐾
Crocodile Bark Jackal Berry
Diospyros quiloensis
LC 🐾
Dwarf Hairy Star-apple
Diospyros galpinii
LC 🐾
Ebony
Diospyros ebenum
DD 🐾
Ebony
Diospyros crassiflora
VU 🐾
Ebony
Diospyros mun
CR 🐾
ebony diospyros
Diospyros mespiliformis
LC 🐾
Flint Bark
Diospyros sanza-minika
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Flint Bark
Diospyros canaliculata
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Flint Bark Tree
Diospyros gabunensis
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Fynbos Star Apple
Diospyros glabra
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Hairy Star-apple
Diospyros villosa
LC
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