Diospyros frutescens
| Diospyros frutescens | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ebenaceae |
| Genus: | Diospyros |
| Species: | D. frutescens |
| Binomial name | |
| Diospyros frutescens Blume[1] | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
Diospyros frutescens is a tree in the Ebenaceae family. 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 2 cm (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. Habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests from sea-level to 800 metres (2,600 ft) altitude. D. frutescens is found in Thailand and west to central Malesia.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Diospyros frutescens". The Plant List. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
- ↑ Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros frutescens Blume" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions) 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 63–64. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
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