Diospyros alatella is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. It is native to Borneo.
Description Diospyros alatella grows up to tall. The leaves are oblong and measure up to long and to wide. The fruits are solitary, up to in diameter.
Taxonomy Diospyros alatella was described by Indonesian botanist André Kostermans in Blumea in 1977. The type specimen was collected in Bintulu District in Sarawak, Borneo. The specific epithet alatella means 'with small wing', referring to the fruit.
Distribution and habitat Diospyros alatella is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests and lower montane rain forests from sea level to elevation.
Conservation Diospyros alatella has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by harvesting for its timber and by conversion of its habitat for commercial plantations. It is present in one protected area, Semenggoh Nature Reserve.
Uses The timber is classified as a medium hardwood. It is locally used in construction and in the making of furniture and musical instruments.
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