Diospyros natalensis

Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Maba natalensis, Harv. Much-branched evergreen shrub, with flexuous branches: lvs. wide, ovate, oblong or elliptical, obtuse, dark green above, paler beneath, glabrous, netted-veined beneath: female fls. solitary; calyx cup-shaped, glabrous, entire; abortive stamens 6-7; ovary glabrous: berries in large bunches, black. Natal; offered in S. Fla. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.