Diospyros zombensis

Family: Ebenaceae

What it is like

A shrub or tree. It can grow up to 15 m high. It can flower as a small shrub. The leaves are papery. They are more pale underneath. The leaf blade is 6 cm long by 8 cm wide. The male flowers are in groups of 2-5. They are in axils. The female flowers are similar to the male flowers. The fruit is almost round and 2-3 cm across. There can be 10 seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in lowland rainforest. It suits humid locations. It also grows along rivers. It grows from 350-900 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Southern Africa, Tanzania, Zambia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cisuku-suku, Msofu

Synonyms

Royena amnicola B. L. Burtt; Royena zombensis B. L. Burtt.;