Namaqua Firesticks - Diospyros ramulosa Seeds - Indigenous Shrub or Small Tree

Diospyros is a genus of over 700 species of deciduous and evergreen trees, shrubs and small bushes. The majority are native to the tropics, with only a few species extending into temperate regions. Depending on their nature, individual species are commonly known as ebony or persimmon trees. Some are valued for their hard, heavy, dark timber, and some for their fruit. Some are useful as ornamentals and many are of local ecological importance. The generic name Diospyros comes from the ancient Greek words "Dios" (διÏÂÂÂÂÂŒς) and "pyros" (πυρος). In context this means more or less "divine fruit" or "divine food", though its literal meaning is more like "Wheat of Zeus".

Diospyros ramulosa is a South African indigenous species found in the Eastern Cape, Northern Cape and Western Cape Province. It is also extends into Southern Namibia. Commonly known as Namaqua Firesticks it grows into a shrub or small tree up to 5 meters tall. During summer it bears greenish flowers. This plant is drought tolerant and in its natural habitat it is usually found growing in dry areas. It would appear to bear small, orange colored fruits of unknown edible quality. Likely frost hardy, though likely not hardy to hard freezes.

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