Diospyros blancoi A. DC.

Description:

Subang Jaya, Selangor. Diospyros blancoi A. DC. Ebenaceae. CN: [Malay - Buah mentega, Buah seralat], Mabolo, Mabola-tree, Velvet persimmon, Butter fruit, Velvet apple. Native of Taiwan, Philippines and Indonesia. The golden velvety immature fruits turn bright orange when ripe. The rind of the ripened fruit is velvety, thin and easily peeled, almost tennis-ball shape, the flesh texture is soft, a bit powdery as in certain apple variety and very appealing sweet aroma and flavor. A bit astringent when not fully ripen. The plant is monoecious. Seralat can grow and attain a height of 50-80 meter. Synonym(s):Cavanillea philippensis Desr.Diospyros discolor Willd. - (name illegitimate, superfluous)Diospyros philippensis (Desr.) GrkeRef and suggested reading:www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/taxon.pl?313076en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diospyros_blancoi