Biology:Diospyros plectosepala
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Short description: Species of tree
Diospyros plectosepala | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Ebenaceae |
Genus: | Diospyros |
Species: | D. plectosepala
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Binomial name | |
Diospyros plectosepala Hiern[1]
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Synonyms[1] | |
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Diospyros plectosepala is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. The specific epithet plectosepala means "twisted sepal".[2]
Description
Diospyros plectosepala grows up to 8 metres (30 ft) tall. The fruits are oblong to ellipsoid, up to 3 cm (1 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Diospyros plectosepala is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sarawak. Its habitat is forests to 1,500 metres (5,000 ft) elevation.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Diospyros plectosepala" (in en). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/322879-1.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros plectosepala Hiern". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 86. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/Resources/Publications/Books/Floras/Tree-Flora-of-Sabah-and-Sarawak.aspx. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
Wikidata ☰ Q15341847 entry
Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diospyros plectosepala.
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