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Kendu

Local Name	:	Kendu
Botanical Name	:	Diospyros melanoxylon Roxb.
Common Name	:	Ebony Tree / Tendu tree
Family	:	Ebenaceae
Distribution	:	It is native to India and South Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests across the Indian subcontinent. In India, it is widespread in central, eastern, and southern regions.
Habit	:	Tree
Short Description	:	It is a medium-sized deciduous tree known for its leathery leaves, which are used for making beedis, and its small, fleshy fruits. It is valued both for its commercial and medicinal properties

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Descriptions

It is a medium-sized, deciduous tree that grows up to 25 meters in height. The bark is thick, dark, and deeply fissured, while the leaves are simple, ovate to elliptical, leathery, and have a glossy green surface. The tree produces small, bell-shaped, creamy-white to pale yellow flowers, which are fragrant. The fruit is a berry, round and fleshy, turning reddish-brown or black when ripe, containing several seeds.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

March - May

Use(s)

The leaves, bark, and fruit are used to treat skin diseases, ulcers, and digestive disorders.