Diospyros cupulosa (F.Muell.) F.Muell.

Frost tender evergreen shrub with shiny, laurel-like leaves and solitary yellow flowers in summer, followed by plum-like berries.  To 1m.  [RHSD].

Horticultural & Botanical History

Introduced to Britain in 1824.  [JD].  Don.

History at Camden Park

Listed in the 1843, 1845 and 150 catalogues.

Notes

Published Mar 13, 2009 - 03:34 PM | Last updated Jul 17, 2010 - 04:52 PM

More details about Diospyros cupulosa (F.Muell.) F.Muell.
Family Ebenaceae
Category
Region of origin

North eastern Australia, East Indies
Synonyms
  • Diospyros ferrea (Willd.) Bakh. var. laurina (R.Br.) Bakh.
  • Diospyros seriocarpa F.Muell
  • Maba laurina R.Br.
  • Maba cupulosa F.Muell.
  • Maba rufua Labill.
  • Ebenus laurina (R.Br.) Kuntze
Common Name

Australian Ebony, Queensland Ebony
Name in the Camden Park Record

Maba laurina 
Confidence level high