🌳 Tendu
✅ Native

Tendu

Diospyros melanoxylon · Ebenaceae

Also known as: Kendu

Leaves are the wrapper of bidi and a major forest livelihood; hard ebony-like wood; edible fruit

🗺️ Native range in India: Deciduous forests of central and peninsular India

Why Tendu is a great native choice

  • Leaves are the wrapper of bidi and a major forest livelihood
  • hard ebony-like wood
  • edible fruit
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Frequently asked questions

Is Tendu native to India?

Yes. Tendu (Diospyros melanoxylon) is native to India. Leaves are the wrapper of bidi and a major forest livelihood; hard ebony-like wood; edible fruit

What are the benefits of Tendu?

Key benefits include: Leaves are the wrapper of bidi and a major forest livelihood; hard ebony-like wood; edible fruit.

Should I plant Tendu?

Yes, Tendu is a good native choice for India. Native plants support local birds, bees and butterflies and are usually well suited to the local climate.

More native plants for India

Sources: R7, R8. See full references.

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