Star apple
Diospyros simii

Family: Ebenaceae

What it is like

A scrambling shrub. The branches are dropping. It grows 7 m tall. The leaves are arranged in spirals and clustered towards the ends of branches. The leaves are oval and 3-6 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. They can be larger. The flowers are white to cream. The fruit is round and 1.5 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa, Zambia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Royena simii Kuntze;