Diospyros glabra

Family: Ebenaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. The bark is dark grey and mottled. The new leaves are hairy. The leaves are arranged in spirals. They are 15-30 mm long by 4-10 mm wide. The flowers are white. The fruit is almost round and 1 cm across. They are red to purple.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The fruit is eaten as a snack.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Royena angustifolia Salisb.; Royena falcata E. Mey. ex A. DC.; Royena glabra L.; Royena myrtifolia Salisb.;