Diospyros cauliflora

Diospyros cauliflora is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. The specific epithet cauliflora means, i.e. flowers growing directly from the trunk or branches.

Description
Diospyros cauliflora grows up to 17 m tall, with a cauliflorous trunk. The leaves are and measure up to 40 cm long. The may be on the trunk, branches or twigs. The fruits are eaten by various species of civet.

Distribution and habitat
Diospyros cauliflora is native to an area of mainland and maritime Southeast Asia, from Myanmar south and east to the Maluku Islands. Its habitat is in lowland dipterocarp and hill forests, to elevations of around 500 m.