Diospyros decandra

Diospyros decandra
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's called "cây thị" in Vietnamese and it's appeared in Vietnamese folklore, such as Tấm Cám. 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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