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Papua ebony

Diospyros insularis

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Ericales (อันดับกุหลาบป่า)
Family
Ebenaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Species
Diospyros insularis (Papua ebony)

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Black Ebony
Diospyros tessellaria
Vulnerable
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Benin Ebony
Diospyros iturensis
Least Concern
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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
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Coastal Bladder-nut
Diospyros scabrida
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Coastal Jackal-berry
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African Ebony
Diospyros kamerunensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Papua ebony?
The scientific name of Papua ebony is Diospyros insularis. It belongs to the genus Diospyros.
What is the conservation status of Papua ebony?
Papua ebony (Diospyros insularis) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Papua ebony belong to?
Papua ebony (Diospyros insularis) belongs to the genus Diospyros, which is part of the taxonomic family Ebenaceae.
Is Papua ebony endangered?
Yes, Papua ebony (Diospyros insularis) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Papua ebony belong to?
Papua ebony (Diospyros insularis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Papua ebony?
The closest relatives of Papua ebony in the genus Diospyros include African Ebony, Black Ebony, Benin Ebony, Bladder-nut, Caucasian persimmon.

Genus Diospyros — 20 Species

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African Ebony
Diospyros kamerunensis
LC 🐾
Black Ebony
Diospyros tessellaria
VU 🐾
Benin Ebony
Diospyros iturensis
LC 🐾
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 🐾
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 virginiana
LC 🐾
persimmon
Diospyros kaki
LC 🐾
Rigid Star Berry
Diospyros squarrosa
LC 🐾
Silver-leaved Ebony
Diospyros argentea
LC
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