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The '''Gaub tree''' is a species of flowering tree in the family Ebenaceae. It is native to the Indian Subcontinent and South East Asia. It is a long-lived, very slow-growing tree, which can reach up to 35 m in height with a black trunk up to 70 cm in diameter.
The '''Gaub tree''' is a species of flowering tree in the family Ebenaceae that is native to the Indian Subcontinent and South East Asia.It is a long-lived, very slow-growing tree, which can reach up to 35 m in height with a black trunk up to 70 cm in diameter.
 
 
 
 
==Uses==
 
==Uses==
 
{{Uses|Cold}}, {{Uses|Wounds}}, {{Uses|Diarrhoea}}, {{Uses|Dysentery}}, {{Uses|Blood diseases}}, {{Uses|Gonorrhoea}}, {{Uses|Leprosy}}, {{Uses|Xever}}, {{Uses|Chronic dysentery}}
 
{{Uses|Cold}}, {{Uses|Wounds}}, {{Uses|Diarrhoea}}, {{Uses|Dysentery}}, {{Uses|Blood diseases}}, {{Uses|Gonorrhoea}}, {{Uses|Leprosy}}, {{Uses|Xever}}, {{Uses|Chronic dysentery}}
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==Identification==
 
==Identification==
 
===Leaf===
 
===Leaf===
{{Leaf|Simple|alternate|Leaves are alternate, simple, oblong, obtuse}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
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===Flower===
 
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===Fruit===
 
===Fruit===
{{Fruit|berries|7–10 mm|Fruiting time: June-July||many}}
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{{Fruit|Berries|7–10 mm|Fruiting time: June-July||many}}
  
 
===Other features===
 
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==How to plant/cultivate==
 
==How to plant/cultivate==
A plant of the moist, lowland tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 500 metres. Tt has a very short viability and so should be sown as soon as possible. The flesh should be removed since this contains germination inhibitors. Sow the seed in a shady position in a nursery seedbed.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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A plant of the moist, lowland tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 500 metres. Tt has a very short viability and so should be sown as soon as possible. The flesh should be removed since this contains germination inhibitors.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
  
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==

Latest revision as of 16:06, 28 April 2020

Diospyros malabarica, Gaub tree

The Gaub tree is a species of flowering tree in the family Ebenaceae. It is native to the Indian Subcontinent and South East Asia. It is a long-lived, very slow-growing tree, which can reach up to 35 m in height with a black trunk up to 70 cm in diameter.

Uses

Cold, Wounds, Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Blood diseases, Gonorrhoea, Leprosy, Xever, Chronic dysentery

Parts Used

Fruits, Seeds.

Chemical Composition

Leaves contain triterpenes, betulin, β-sitosterol, oleanolic acid and myricyl alcohol. Bark, flowers and fruits contain tannins[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada Holitupare
Hindi Gaab
Malayalam Panancca
Tamil Tumbika
Telugu Bandadamara
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit
English Indian persimmon


Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Guna

Veerya

Vipaka

Karma

Prabhava

Habit

Evergreen tree

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Alternate Leaves are alternate, simple, oblong, obtuse

[2]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 2-4cm long Yellow 5-20 Flowering time: April-May and Flowers in axillary cymes

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Berries 7–10 mm Fruiting time: June-July many {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

[3]

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

How to plant/cultivate

A plant of the moist, lowland tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 500 metres. Tt has a very short viability and so should be sown as soon as possible. The flesh should be removed since this contains germination inhibitors.[4]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Lowland rain forests, Along rivers and streams, Shady and wet places.

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References

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