Diospyros bussei

Family: Ebenaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 18 m tall. The bark is dark grey to black. It is rough with cracks along it. The leaves are simple and alternate. The leaf blade is 2-9 cm long by 1-4 cm wide. It is narrowly oval. The flowers are cream and have a sweet scent. The fruit is oval or round and yellow. It is 2-3 cm long by 2-3 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows near the coast. It grows in dry lowland forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Tanzania

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seeds. They can also be grown by stem cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Mkulu, Mukulu

Synonyms

Diospyros cornii Chiov.; Diospyros decipiens Gurke [Illegitimate];