Sideroxylon wightianum
Sideroxylon wightianum is a robust, evergreen tree known for its thick, leathery leaves and dense, hard wood. With small, inconspicuous flowers, it's the tree's resilience to drought and infertile soils that truly characterizes its survival strategy, reflecting an adaptation to its typically arid habitats. The dark fruits it bears serve as a modest offering to the local wildlife, providing sustenance and aiding seed dispersal.