Diospyros styraciformis is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. It grows up to 20m (70feet) tall. Inflorescences bear several flowers. The fruits are roundish, up to 3.5cm (01.4inches) in diameter. The specific epithet Latin: styraciformis refers to the resemblance of the fruits to those of the genus Styrax. The fruits are locally used to stun fish. Habitat is forests from sea-level to 950m (3,120feet) altitude. D. styraciformis is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.