Diospyros lanceifolia is a tree in the Ebenaceae family. It grows up to 27 metres (90 ft) tall. Twigs are reddish brown when young, aging blackish or dark brown. Inflorescences bear up to 10 flowers. The fruits are round, up to 2.5 cm (1 in) in diameter. The specific epithet lanceifolia is from the Latin meaning "lance-shaped leaves". Habitat is lowland forests. D. lanceifolia is found in Nepal, India, Thailand, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo and the Philippines.