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Diospyros quaesita or calamander is a species of tree endemic to Sri Lanka.[2] in Sinhala, this tree is called kalu mediriya. This large tree occurs in the evergreen forests of lowland wet zones. This tree is found in 25 forest sites.

Diospyros quaesita
Conservation status
Vulnerable  (IUCN 2.3)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Ericales
Family:	Ebenaceae
Genus:	Diospyros
Species:	D. quaesita
Binomial name
Diospyros quaesita Thwaites

The tree provides very valuable ebony product. This is classified as a super luxury class wood.[3] However, there are no edible parts in this tree.[4] Its heartwood is used in medicine to heal wounds.[2]

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