Biology:Diospyros perfida
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Short description: Species of tree
Diospyros perfida | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Ebenaceae |
Genus: | Diospyros |
Species: | D. perfida
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Binomial name | |
Diospyros perfida Bakh.[1]
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Diospyros perfida is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. It grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall. Inflorescences bear up to three flowers. The fruits are roundish, up to 5 cm (2 in) in diameter. The specific epithet perfida is from the Latin meaning "unsafe", referring to the allegedly poisonous fruits. Habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests. D. perfida is endemic to Borneo.[2]
References
- ↑ "Diospyros perfida Bakh.". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2770312. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
- ↑ Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros perfida Bakh.". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 82–83. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
Wikidata ☰ Q15344327 entry
Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diospyros perfida.
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