Red ebony tree
Diospyros macrophylla

Family: Ebenaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 38 m tall. The leaves are alternate and simple. They are hairy underneath. The flowers are 3 mm across. They are yellow to cream. They are in small groups in the axils of leaves. They fruit is about 4 cm long. They are yellow to brown. They are fleshy.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests up to 900 m above sea level. It can be on sandy or clay soils and in drier places. It can be on limestone.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seeds and cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Indringan, Kayu arang, Kayu malam, Keling, Pohon eben kayu merah, Undungan

Synonyms

Diospyros cystopus Miq.; Diospyros pachycalyx Merr.; Diospyros phyllomegas Steud.; Diospyros suluensis Merr.;