About Diospyros pruriens
Diospyros pruriens (Diospyros pruriens) 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 evergreen forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during February-May.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Diospyros pruriens
- Genus
- Diospyros
- Family
- EBENACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Evergreen forests
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- February-May
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Malayalam
- ഇലക്കട്ട, Diospyros pruriens
Botanical family
Ebenaceae
Ebony/Persimmon family
Diospyros pruriens belongs to the Ebenaceae family.
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