Biology:Diospyros beccarioides
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Short description: Species of tree
Diospyros beccarioides | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Ebenaceae |
Genus: | Diospyros |
Species: | D. beccarioides
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Binomial name | |
Diospyros beccarioides Ng[1]
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Diospyros beccarioides is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. It grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall. Twigs are reddish brown when young. Inflorescences bear three or more flowers. The fruits are roundish, up to 2.5 cm (1 in) in diameter. The tree is named for its resemblance to Diospyros beccarii, a synonym of Diospyros sumatrana. Habitat is lowland limestone hills from sea level to 200 metres (700 ft) altitude. D. beccarioides is found in Sumatra, Borneo and Sulawesi.[2]
References
- ↑ "Diospyros beccarioides". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-2769422. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
- ↑ Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros beccarioides Ng". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 42, 43. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
Wikidata ☰ Q15341405 entry
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