About Diospyros ghatensis
Diospyros ghatensis (Diospyros ghatensis) is a tree belonging to the Ebenaceae family (Ebony/Persimmon family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple leaves, cymose flower clusters, berry fruit. It is typically found in semi-evergreen and evergreen forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during April-November.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Diospyros ghatensis
- Genus
- Diospyros
- Family
- EBENACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Semi-evergreen and Evergreen forests
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- April-November
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Malayalam
- ഡയോസ്പൈറോസ് ഘട്ടൻസിസ്, Diospyros ghatensis

Botanical family
Ebenaceae
Ebony/Persimmon family
Diospyros ghatensis belongs to the Ebenaceae family.
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