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Family: Ebenaceae
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There are two genera and about 495 species worldwide
(tropics and subtropics). The genus Diospyros is by far the most diverse
and widespread (about 475 species) whereas Euclea (about 20 species) is
native to Africa, mainly southern Africa. Both genera occur in southern
Africa and are represented by 38 species.
Genera in southern Africa
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Diospyros
(Ebony, Persimmon, Star-apple, Jackal-berry genus)
About 475 species worldwide (cosmopolitan), of which
about 22 are native to southern Africa. A number of species produce edible
fruit or timber of commercial importance (e.g. ebony from India and Sri
Lanka).
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Euclea
About 20 species, all native to Africa, of which 16 occur
in southern Africa.
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