Genus Diospyros
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Short etymology:
Gk. dios = divine; pyros = literally, a ‘grain of wheat’ but in this instance fruit. The fruits are ‘divine’ – edible and very tasty. This name was originally applied to the Caucasion persimmon, Diospyros lotus.
Scientific name:
Diospyros L.
Etymology source:
Localities:
Global vulnerability:
NE
Synonym of:
Unknown
Protologue:
Sp. Pl. 2: 1057-1058 (1753)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1753
Observations of Taxon
Diospyros austro-africana
Name of observer:
Hilda Mason (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Diospyros mespiliformis
Name of observer:
Various (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Diospyros simii
Name of observer:
Various (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Diospyros lycioides
Name of observer:
Various (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Diospyros
Name of observer:
Various (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
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