Biology:Diospyros fusiformis
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Short description: Species of tree
| Diospyros fusiformis | |
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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. fusiformis
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| Binomial name | |
| Diospyros fusiformis Kosterm.[1]
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Diospyros fusiformis is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. It grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall. Inflorescences bear up to 10 flowers. The fruits are ovoid to spindle-shaped, up to 4 cm (1.6 in) in diameter. The specific epithet fusiformis is from the Latin meaning "spindle-shaped", referring to the fruits. Habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests from sea level to 600 metres (2,000 ft) altitude. D. fusiformis is endemic to Borneo.[2]
References
- ↑ "Diospyros fusiformis". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2769809. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
- ↑ Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros fusiformis Kosterm.". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 64–65. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
Wikidata ☰ Q15341215 entry
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