IUCN Status
: Not Applicable
Author: Ravi Kant Saini
Hi, This is Ravi Kant Saini a passionate Botanist and a Researcher scholar from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. I used to actively explores the rich flora of Rajasthan, contributing to research and knowledge in the field. #Pseudo_taxonomist #PlantsofRajasthan #TeameFloraofRajasthan #RajasthanFlora 🌾 🍂 🌿 🪹 🪴 🍃 🪺
- Coromandel Ebony, Tendu ( तेंदू )
- Diospyros tupru, Diospyros dubia, Diospyros wightiana
- Kota & Sawai madhopur
- Naturally grown
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Diospyros melanoxylon - Tree
The tree is of a moderate size. It is normally found in a dry deciduous forest or evergreen depending on its habitat. It is the most widely distributed throughout India, covering the entire Indian peninsula. One of its distinguishing characteristics is the pelican-colored bark that peels in rectangular scales. Elliptic-oblong leaves can be opposing or alternating, leathery, and up to 32 cm long. When young, they are velvety on both sides, but as they mature, they become greenish and tough. The flowering and fruiting periods are April-May and March-April respectively -
Diospyros melanoxylon - Leaves
The leaves of the Diospyros melanoxylon are used to wrap bidi cigarettes, a traditional Indian cigar -
Diospyros melanoxylon - Bark
Pic credit: Sonu Kumar, Priyanka and Ravi Kant
