Diospyros verrucosa

Family: Ebenaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 18 m tall. The bark is dark grey and cracked along its length. The leaves are alternate and simple. They are 3-13 cm long by 1-6 cm wide. They are oval or sword shaped. The flowers are white or yellow. The fruit are yellow to orange and turn black as they ripen. They are oval and 4.5 cm long by 4 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in coastal scrub and evergreen forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Djacola, Mkonhomo, Nkalanongo, Riparipa

Synonyms

Diospyros engleri Gurke; Diospyros tuberculosa Gurke;