Diospyros areolata

Diospyros areolata is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. The specific epithet areolata means 'net-like', referring to the leaf veins.

Description
Diospyros areolata grows up to 30 m tall. The twigs are reddish brown when young. usually bear three flowers. The fruits are round, up to 4 cm in diameter.

Distribution and habitat
Diospyros areolata is native to Vietnam, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp and swamp forests to elevations of 940 m.

Conservation
Diospyros areolata has been assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List, due to its broad distribution. However it is threatened by a number of factors including logging for its timber; palm oil and rubber plantations; mining and urban development. The species' presence in a number of protected areas, including Malaysia's Pasoh Forest Reserve, affords it a level of protection.