Biology:Diospyros keningauensis
| Diospyros keningauensis | |
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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. keningauensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Diospyros keningauensis Ng[2]
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Diospyros keningauensis is a tree in the family Ebenaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for Keningau District in Sabah, a part of its native distribution.[3]
Description
Diospyros keningauensis grows up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall. The papery leaves are ovate to elliptic and measure up to 13 cm (5 in) long. Its inflorescences bear up to five flowers. The fruits are round and measure up to 4.5 cm (2 in) in diameter.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Diospyros keningauensis is endemic to Borneo where it is confined to Sabah (specifically Keningau and Ranau districts). Its habitat is lower montane forest at elevations of 1,300–1,500 m (4,300–4,900 ft).[3]
Conservation
Diospyros keningauensis has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by forest fires and climate change. The species does occur in protected areas.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Tsen, S.; Juiling, S.; Damit, A.; Khoo, E.; Maryani, A.; Maycock, C.R.; Nilus, R.; Sugau, J. et al. (2020). "Diospyros keningauensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020: e.T173531A1388856. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/173531/1388856. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ↑ "Diospyros keningauensis" (in en). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/20001484-1.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Ebenaceae". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 67. ISBN 983-2181-27-5.
Wikidata ☰ Q15339847 entry
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