Ebenaceae · Diospyros

Diospyros ghatensis

Treeoutdoor
Habit
Tree
Found in India
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
Flowering
April-November

Plant Details

Scientific name
Diospyros ghatensis
Genus
Diospyros
Family
Ebenaceae
Habit
Tree
Habitat
Semi-evergreen and Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Native to
India
Distribution
India
Found in India
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
Flowering & fruiting
April-November
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Variable
Type
Variable
Margin
Variable
Venation
Variable

Typical of the Ebenaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Variable
Inflorescence
Panicle
Fruit
Berry

Typical of the Ebenaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

Local Names

Malayalam
ഡയോസ്പൈറോസ് ഘട്ടൻസിസ്, Diospyros ghatensis

About 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.

Illustration representing the Ebenaceae family
Botanical family

Ebenaceae

Ebony/Persimmon family

Diospyros ghatensis belongs to the Ebenaceae family.

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