Diospyros sylvatica
Family: Ebenaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 10-35 m tall. The bark is grey brown and smooth. The leaves are simple and alternate. They are 6-15 cm long by 3-6 cm wide. They are oval. The base is twisted and they taper to the tip. Male and female flowers are separate. Male flowers are green and in groups and female flowers are usually single. The fruit are round and 1-2 cm across.
There are about 485 species of Diospyros mostly in the tropics.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in south India. It grows in evergreen forests up to 1,400 m above sea level. It grows on limestone slopes.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Cambodia, India, Indochina, Malaysia, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sri Lanka
How it is used for food
The seeds are edible. The young fruit are edible.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds
How it is grown
Trees flower in July and August.
Its other names
Local names
Akkasarali, Bilisarali, Gada, Gadaluti, Kalicha, Kalidukha, Kauchia, Kchahs, Kchas, Khalijya, Khanhchas, Krorchas, Modhurokhaliya, Tella-gada