Description and Uses
Diospyros mespiliformis (African ebony) is a
tropical
tree from
Southern Africa . It is mainly grown for its
timber crops
, which have a
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total removing. It starts flowering after
0 -
0 years. The yield will be
{missing data}, but in its top season there will be a yield of
{missing data}. Other crop types include;
fruit, timber, fodder, apiculture, ornamental, . The
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beverage . The
{missing data} is used as "
{missing data} " with
{missing data} ({missing data} -
{missing data}) as its significant
phytochemical. There is
{missing data} extracted by
{missing data} from the
tree's
{missing data} yielding
{missing data} -
{missing data} oil. The
tree's wood is called
{missing data} and has a density of
850 -
850 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the
tree's growing speed is
slow, it's energetic value is
0 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is
{missing data}. After
90 years the
tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal.
Diospyros mespiliformis has a lifespan of
150 years.
Environmental limitations
The tree is
42 meters tall with a crown of
20 meters wide. The
tree prefers a planting distance of
600 cm and a row distance of
600 cm. It is
slow growing and
partial shade tolerant.
Diospyros mespiliformis has a
deep root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the
fungi
(endo-mycorrhiza). It is
not able to fix nitrogen with
"any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s)
"not applicable ". The
tree's flower-morphology is
dioecious and is pollinated by
bees.
Diospyros mespiliformis is
{missing data} and
{missing data} and has
no thorns.
Diospyros mespiliformis thrives in an altitude of
350 to
1250 meters above sea-level
(tropical). The minimum temperature is
0°C; optimally between
16 -
27°C. The optimal rainfall is
1135
mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between
500 -
1270mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between
6.0 -
7.0 in a soil texture of
loam. To salt it is
a bit tolerant to wind
{missing data} and to fire
{missing data}.
Pests and Diseases
Diospyros mespiliformis is susceptible to the following pests:
. And it's susceptible to the following diseases:
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,
.
Seed Propagation
Seeds are
orthodox and can be stored for
12 months. There are approximative
1550
seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed:
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