Diospyros maritima (commonly known as the Malaysian persimmon,[3] broadleaf ebony and sea ebony[4]) is a tree in the family Ebenaceae.

The specific epithet maritima means 'by the sea', referring to the tree's habitat.

[5] Diospyros maritima grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall.

The fruits are round, up to 1.7 cm (1 in) in diameter.

[5] Diospyros maritima is native to an area from Japan and Taiwan to Malesia and northern Australia.