Diospyros decandra
| Diospyros decandra | |
|---|---|
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| Gold Apple | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ebenaceae |
| Genus: | Diospyros |
| Species: | D. decandra |
| Binomial name | |
| Diospyros decandra Lour. | |
Diospyros decandra, is a tropical tree in the Ebony family. Its flowers are white.
It is a popular tree in Vietnam where it is grown in urban areas and close to temples.[1] It is called "cây thị" in Vietnamese and it has appeared in Vietnamese folklore, such as The Story of Tam and Cam. It is also the provincial tree of Chanthaburi Province, Thailand; its Thai name is ลูกจันทร์ "luuk-jan". It is a small plant (about 5–6 m tall). Its leaves are 6–8 cm long and 3–4 cm wide with a pointed tip.
Fruits
Its fruits are yellow-colored and are known as "Gold Apple" or "trái thị". They're about 3–6 cm in diameter and have a strong fragrant smell. The fruits are edible and taste good if you know how to eat them. They are believed to have medicinal value.[2]
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