Velvet Apple
Diospyros blancoi
Synonym: Diospyros discolor
Mabolo is a very beautiful dark red to purple colored fruit with velvet-like skin. In fact the word, “Mabolo” in the Philippine language means “hairy”. So the name “Mabolo” has been assigned to it because of its hairy surface. Mabolo is higly esteemed locally but is virtually unknown in other parts of the world.
