Hissang, Queen ebony
Diospyros suaveolens
Family: Ebenaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows to 30 m high. The trunk is fluted at the base. The bark is black, rough and scaly. The leaves are grey underneath. The fruit have irritant hairs. The fruit are produced on the trunk and main branches.
There are about 485 species of Diospyros mostly in the tropics.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in lowland rainforest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from fresh seeds. The seeds should be removed from the flesh
Its other names
Local names
Akpupaja, Erukoya, Isenue, Owoken