Ebenaceae belongs to the order Ericales. It is also known as Ebony family.
The Ebenaceae is a group of flowering trees and shrubs found mostly in tropical and subtropical regions. The family is best known for two things: the rich, dark hardwood called ebony and the sweet, edible fruits of persimmons.Most species belong to the genus Diospyros, which includes both timber and fruit-producing trees. These plants often have simple, leathery leaves and small, unisexual flowers, with berry-like fruits.
A key commercial example is Diospyros kaki, the Asian persimmon. Native to China and widely cultivated in East Asia and beyond, it produces sweet, orange fruits that are eaten fresh, dried, or used in desserts. Persimmons are a major fruit crop in countries like Japan, Korea, and China, and are increasingly grown in Mediterranean and subtropical regions around the world.
Total genera found for Ebenaceae: 1
- 1) Diospyros
Total plants found for Ebenaceae: 7
- 1) American persimmon
- 2) Black sapote
- 3) Date-plum
- 4) Gaub tree
- 5) Jackalberry
- 6) Japanese persimmon
- 7) Velvet apple