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Diospyros
malabarica (Desr.) Kostel
Synonym : Diospyros peregrina (Gaertn.) Gurke
Family
: Ebenaceae
Local Names
: Panachi, Vananji, Indian
persimmon, Malabar Ebony
Flowering
and fruiting period:
March – May
Distribution: Indo-Malaysia
Habitat: Evergreen forests and sacred groves
IUCN
status:
Data Deficient
Endemic: No
Uses: The fruit, when unripe, is said to be
cold, light, and astringent; and to possess anti-bacterial and anthelmintic
activity. The juice of the fresh bark is useful in the treatment of bilious
fevers.
Externally, the bark is said to be a good application for treating boils and tumours. The seeds are used as a treatment for diarrhoea and chronic dysentery. A dark oil prepared from the fruit makes an excellent varnish for paper umbrellas and fans. A valuable and highly decorative hardwood that is strong, hard, dense and very durable. It is used for items such as luxury furniture and wood carvings, and also as a raw material for boats and constructions.
Externally, the bark is said to be a good application for treating boils and tumours. The seeds are used as a treatment for diarrhoea and chronic dysentery. A dark oil prepared from the fruit makes an excellent varnish for paper umbrellas and fans. A valuable and highly decorative hardwood that is strong, hard, dense and very durable. It is used for items such as luxury furniture and wood carvings, and also as a raw material for boats and constructions.
Key
Characters:
Dioecious trees, bark black with
