Biology:Diospyros plectosepala

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Diospyros plectosepala
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ebenaceae
Genus: Diospyros
Species:
D. plectosepala
Binomial name
Diospyros plectosepala
Hiern[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Diospyros poiensis Bakh.
  • Diospyros setosa Bakh.

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. 1.0 1.1 "Diospyros plectosepala" (in en). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/322879-1. 
  2. 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