Biology:Diospyros frutescens
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Short description: Species of tree
Diospyros frutescens | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Ebenaceae |
Genus: | Diospyros |
Species: | D. frutescens
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Binomial name | |
Diospyros frutescens | |
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Diospyros frutescens is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. It grows up to 18 metres (60 ft) tall. Twigs dry to blackish. Inflorescences bear up to 10 flowers. The fruits are round, up to 20 mm (0.8 in) in diameter. The specific epithet frutescens is from the Latin meaning "shrubby" in this context, referring to the tree's growth style. The habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests from sea-level to 800 metres (2,600 ft) altitude. D. frutescens is found in Thailand, Vietnam and west to central Malesia.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Diospyros frutescens". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2769803. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
- ↑ Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros frutescens Blume". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 63–64. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
Wikidata ☰ Q15340497 entry
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