Biology:Diospyros discocalyx
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Short description: Species of tree
| Diospyros discocalyx | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ebenaceae |
| Genus: | Diospyros |
| Species: | D. discocalyx
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| Binomial name | |
| Diospyros discocalyx Merr.[1]
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Diospyros discocalyx is a large tree in the family Ebenaceae. It grows up to 50 metres (160 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter up to 1 metre (3 ft). The bark is black. Inflorescences bear three or more flowers. The fruits are round, up to 7.5 cm (3 in) in diameter. The specific epithet discocalyx is from the Latin meaning "disc-shaped calyx". Habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests, but sometimes found up to 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) altitude. D. discocalyx is endemic to Borneo.[2]
References
- ↑ "Diospyros discocalyx". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-2769626. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
- ↑ Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros discocalyx Merr.". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 56–57. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
Wikidata ☰ Q15344715 entry
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