Common name in Sri Lanka is Thimbiri tree
Diospyros malabarica
PES Database
Common Name(s) | Thimbri / Malabar ebony |
Botanical Name | Diospyros malabarica |
Origin of species | Native |
Family | Ebenaceae |
AF notation / physiognomy | V9 |
Plant reference # on ER Plant DATABASE | 05 |
Photosynthetic Biomass | |
Weight per leaf | 1.7g |
– Leaf cycle | Annual |
– Length | 10-12 cm |
– Width | 5-7 cm |
– Texture | |
Conservation Status | |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Crown type | Conical |
Propagation method | Seed |
Root type | Tap root |
Preferred Soils | Immature loam |
Impact on Soil | Soil quality enhance |
Salinity tolerance | No |
Human uses | Fruit |
Economic Importance | Medicine, varnish (back oil), timber |
Distribution | Dry and intermediate zone |
Light preferences | Full sun |
Flowering time | February-March |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Fruit type | Fleshy fruit |