Diospyros maritima (commonly known as the Malaysian persimmon, broadleaf ebony and sea ebony) is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. The specific epithet maritima means 'by the sea', referring to the tree's habitat.

Description

Diospyros maritima grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall. The inflorescences bear up to 10 flowers. The fruits are round, up to 1.7 cm (1 in) in diameter.

Distribution and habitat

Diospyros maritima is native to an area from Japan and Taiwan to Malesia and northern Australia. Its habitat is coastal forests.