Diospyros decandra is a species of flowering plant in the ebony and persimmon family, Ebenaceae. It is a small tropical tree, growing about 5âÂÂ6 m tall. Its leaves are 6âÂÂ8 cm long and 3âÂÂ4 cm wide with a pointed tip. Its flowers are white. This species is popular in Vietnam, where it is grown in urban areas and close to temples. It is called "cây thá»Â" in Vietnamese and it has appeared in Vietnamese folklore, such as The Story of Tam and Cam. It is also the official provincial tree of Chanthaburi and Nakhon Pathom provinces in Thailand; its Thai name is à ¸¥à ¸¹à ¸Âà ¸Âà ¸±à ¸ "luuk-jan".
Its fruits are yellow-colored and are known as "Gold Apple" or "trái thá»Â". They're about 3âÂÂ6 cm in diameter and have a strong fragrant smell. The fruits are edible and are known to taste good if prepared correctly. They are believed to have medicinal value.
It is native to Cambodia, South-Central China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.