- Diospyros humilis
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Diospyros humilis Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Asterids Order: Ericales Family: Ebenaceae Genus: Diospyros Species: D. humilis Binomial name Diospyros humilis Diospyros humilis (Queensland Ebony) is a small eastern Australian tree found throughout Queensland and extending into Northern New South Wales and the Northern Territory. The plant is most commonly found in coastal and semi-arid zones in vine scrubs, brigalow woodlands and other locales with infrequent fire.
The plant grows as a small tree or shrub, with stiff, glossy, discolorous leaves. Fruit are oval and bright yellow or range when ripe.
The timber is prized for woodturning and fine cabinet work.
Categories:- Diospyros
- Ericales of Australia
- Flora of Queensland
- Flora of New South Wales
- Flora of the Northern Territory
- Trees of Australia
- Drought-tolerant trees
- Ericales stubs
- Tree stubs
- Australian asterid stubs
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