Ebenaceae FAMILY
Diospyros foliolosa
Diospyros foliolosa
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Diospyros foliolosa is an evergreen tree growing around 12 metres tall. The tree is harvested from the wild for its wood, which is much used locally.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeE. Asia - southern India.
HabitatA canopy tree in dry, evergreen forests, at elevations up to 900 metres[ 146 Title A Manual of Indian Timbers. Publication Author Gamble. J. S. Publisher Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh Year 1972 ISBN - Description First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader. ].