Biology:Diospyros oppositifolia
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Short description: Species of tree
Diospyros oppositifolia | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Ebenaceae |
Genus: | Diospyros |
Species: | D. oppositifolia
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Binomial name | |
Diospyros oppositifolia (Thw.)
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Synonyms | |
Euclea oppositifolia (Thwaites) P.E.Parm. |
Diospyros oppositifolia is a species of tree in the ebony family, Ebenaceae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka.[1]
Distribution
The tree is limited to southwestern Sri Lanka. It has been noted in local forest reserves, such as Sinharaja Biosphere Reserve.[1]
Habitat and ecology
The tree grows in lowland rainforest habitat.[1]
Threats
This is an endangered species threatened by slash-and-burn and logging practices.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Diospyros oppositifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 1998: e.T30862A9577930. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T30862A9577930.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/30862/9577930. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
External resources
Wikidata ☰ Q15341563 entry
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