Diospyros lycioides, commonly called the bushveld bluebush, is a species of African Diospyros, trees and shrubs in the family Ebenaceae.

It is native to central and southern Africa, except the winter-rainfall area.

[3] Its root and stem are used as toothbrushes, and its wood is used for spoons, toys, construction, and furniture.

[4] In South Africa, its fruits are used to make beer and other alcoholic drinks, and its seeds are used as a coffee substitute.

[4] Its leaves are food for the Mooi River opal butterfly (Chrysoritis lycegenes) and its flowers are attractive to many animals, namely bees and a few African birds.