Biology:Diospyros lanceifolia

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Short description: Species of flowering plant

Diospyros lanceifolia
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ebenaceae
Genus: Diospyros
Species:
D. lanceifolia
Binomial name
Diospyros lanceifolia
Roxb.[1]

Diospyros lanceifolia is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. The specific epithet lanceifolia means "lance-shaped leaves".[2]

Description

Diospyros lanceifolia grows up to 27 metres (90 ft) tall. Its twigs are reddish brown when young, aging blackish or dark brown. Inflorescences bear up to 10 flowers. The fruits are round, up to 2.5 cm (1 in) in diameter.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Diospyros lanceifolia is native to Nepal, India, Thailand, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo and the Philippines.[1][2] Its habitat is lowland forests.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q15340561 entry