Diospyros decandra

Diospyros decandra
	Gold apple
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Ericales
Family:	Ebenaceae
Genus:	Diospyros
Species:	D. decandra
Binomial name
	Diospyros decandra; Lour.

Diospyros decandra, is a tropical tree in the ebony and persimmon 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 ลูกจัน "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 are known to taste good if prepared correctly. They are believed to have medicinal value.^[2]

References[]

^ Heritage trees in Hue City
^ "Herbs for health". Archived from the original on 2014-08-19. Retrieved 2012-02-01.

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[1] Heritage trees in Hue City

[2] "Herbs for health". Archived from the original on 2014-08-19. Retrieved 2012-02-01.

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