Diospyros quaesita
Diospyros quaesita or calamander is a species of tree endemic to Sri Lanka.[1] in Sinhala, this tree is called kalu mediriya. This large tree occurs in the evergreen forests of lowland wet zones. This tree is found in 25 forest sites.
| Diospyros quaesita | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ebenaceae |
| Genus: | Diospyros |
| Species: | D. quaesita |
| Binomial name | |
| Diospyros quaesita | |
The tree provides very valuable ebony product. This is classified as a super luxury class wood.[2] However, there are no edible parts in this tree.[3] Its heartwood is used in medicine to heal wounds.[1]
References
- World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Diospyros quaesita". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T30853A9582998. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T30853A9582998.en. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
- http://www.timco.lk/statetimco/index.php/timber-species-guide/timber-classifications
- "Ayurvedic Plants of Sri Lanka: Plants Details".
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