Diospyros glandulosa
Family: Ebenaceae
What it is like
An evergreen tree. It grows 15-20 m tall. The leaves are alternate, oval and taper to a tip. They are 12 cm long and 6 cm wide. The male flowers are in groups of 3-6 and the female flowers occur singly. The fruit are round and 3-4 cm across.
This is possibly the plant from which Diospyros kaki developed.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in cool mountainous areas.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kluai-ruesi, Mai kua thoun, Te, Thi tuyen