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Diospyros lotus Date plum Deciduous tree (1 Page of 5) The Diospyros lotus plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan. Himalayas. It is a member of the Ebenaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Date plum. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Diospyros lotus Common Name: Date plum Family: Ebenaceae Author: L. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 9 Mature Width: 6 Habitat: Mixed mountain forests to 1500 metres in China[74].
Medicinal Information: The fruit is febrifuge[178, 240]. It is also used to promote secretions[240].
The seed is regarded in China as being sedative[240].
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