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Ebenaceae

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Diospyros dichrophylla (Gand.) De Winter

Diospyros dichrophylla is a medium-sized multi-stemmed tree native to southern African coastal regions, with some sources describing it as poisonous.

Diospyros eriantha Champ. ex Benth.

Diospyros eriantha is a small Ebenaceae tree native to East and Southeast Asia, with small black ellipsoid fruits.

Diospyros geminata (R.Br.) F.Muell.

Diospyros geminata is a small tree or shrub native to rainforest habitats in Australia and New Guinea.

Diospyros glabra (L.) De Winter

Diospyros glabra (fynbos star-apple) is an evergreen flowering shrub/tree native to South Africa's Cape Provinces, found in fynbos habitats.

Diospyros kaki L.f.

Diospyros kaki (Oriental persimmon) is the most widely cultivated species of Diospyros, grown globally with major production in East Asia.

Diospyros lycioides Desf.

Diospyros lycioides, or bushveld bluebush, is an African Ebenaceae tree/shrub that is a weed in Australia and has many uses.

Diospyros mespiliformis Hochst. ex A.DC.

Diospyros mespiliformis (jackalberry) is a large African ebony relative with edible fruit used in traditional medicine.

Diospyros texana Scheele

Diospyros texana, Texas persimmon, is a small North American tree or shrub with edible berries, useful wood and ornamental value.

Diospyros virginiana L.

Diospyros virginiana (common American persimmon) is a North American tree grown for its edible fruit and true ebony heartwood.

Diospyros whyteana (Hiern) F.White

Diospyros whyteana is a small African ebony-family tree widely cultivated as an ornamental garden plant in Southern Africa.

Euclea crispa (Thunb.) Gürke

Euclea crispa, the blue guarri, is an Afrotropical evergreen ebony native to parts of southern and tropical Africa, with traditional dye and medicinal uses.

Euclea natalensis A.DC.

Euclea natalensis, the Natal guarri, is a dioecious Ebenaceae species native to a wide range across Africa.

Euclea pseudebenus E.Mey. ex A.DC.

Euclea pseudebenus is a native southern African tree that is protected in South Africa.

Euclea racemosa L.

Euclea racemosa, the sea or dune guarrie, is a dioecious evergreen tree native to parts of Africa and western Asia, often used for hedges.

Diospyros lotus L.

Diospyros lotus L., the date-plum, is a deciduous tree native to Eurasia with edible fruit.

Diospyros blancoi A.DC.

Diospyros blancoi, the velvet apple, is a tropical edible-fruit tree native to the Philippines and Taiwan, cultivated widely in tropical regions.

Diospyros sandwicensis (A.DC.) Fosberg

Diospyros sandwicensis, or lama, is a flowering ebony family tree endemic to Hawaii, with cultural, religious and practical uses for Native Hawaiians.