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Diospyros

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Diospyros is a genus of over 700 species of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs. The majority are native to the tropics, with only a few species extending into temperate regions. Individual species valued for their hard, heavy, dark timber, are commonly known as ebony trees, while others are valued for their fruit and known as persimmon trees. Some are useful as ornamentals and many are of local ecological importance. Species of this genus are generally dioecious, with separate male and female plants.

thumb|Cross-section of an unprocessed piece of ebony wood Ebony is a dense black–brown hardwood, coming from several species in the genus Diospyros, which also includes the persimmon. A few Diospyros species, such as macassar and mun ebony, are dense enough to sink in water. Ebony is finely textured and has a mirror finish when polished, making it valuable as an ornamental wood. It is often cited as one of the most expensive woods in the world.

thumb|Oriental persimmon fruit, whole and halved, of the firm cultivar 'fuyu' thumb|Persimmon fruit seed thumb|Persimmons on a tree at Bilpin, New South Wales

Diospyros lotus

The date-plum (Diospyros lotus), also known by the common names Caucasian persimmon and lilac persimmon, is a widely cultivated species of the genus Diospyros, native to temperate Asia and southeast Europe. Its English name derives from the small fruit, which have a taste reminiscent of both plums and dates. It is among the oldest plants in cultivation.

Diospyros blancoi

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Diospyros virginiana

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Diospyros nigra

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Diospyros ebenum

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Diospyros mespiliformis

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Diospyros melanoxylon

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Diospyros malabarica

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Diospyros montana

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Diospyros celebica

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Diospyros crassiflora

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Diospyros sandwicensis

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Diospyros texana

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Diospyros decandra

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Diospyros tessellaria

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Diospyros buxifolia

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Diospyros australis

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Diospyros macrophylla

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Diospyros whyteana

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Diospyros maritima

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Diospyros rhombifolia

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Diospyros hirsuta

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Diospyros eriantha

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list of Diospyros species

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Diospyros pentamera

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Diospyros egrettarum

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Diospyros revaughanii

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Diospyros oleifera

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Diospyros candolleana

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Diospyros lycioides

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Diospyros mabacea

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Diospyros paniculata

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Diospyros mollis

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Diospyros vaccinioides

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Diospyros dichrophylla

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Diospyros ferrea

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Diospyros humilis

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Diospyros atrata

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Diospyros chamaethamnus

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Diospyros oocarpa

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Diospyros abyssinica

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Diospyros oppositifolia

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Diospyros aculeata

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Diospyros seychellarum

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Diospyros subrhomboidea

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Diospyros attenuata

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Diospyros ovalifolia

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Diospyros areolata

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Diospyros geminata

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Diospyros inconstans

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Diospyros andamanica

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Diospyros hillebrandii

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Diospyros mindanaensis

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Diospyros chloroxylon

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Diospyros squarrosa

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Diospyros kurzii

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