Diospyros oligantha
| Diospyros oligantha | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ebenaceae |
| Genus: | Diospyros |
| Species: | D. oligantha |
| Binomial name | |
| Diospyros oligantha Merr.[1] | |
Diospyros oligantha is a tree in the Ebenaceae family. It grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall. Inflorescences bear up to 10 flowers. The fruits are round, up to 1.9 cm (1 in) in diameter. The specific epithet oligantha is from the Greek meaning "few-flowered", referring to the inflorescences. D. oligantha is endemic to Borneo.[2]
References
- ↑ "Diospyros oligantha Merr.". The Plant List. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
- ↑ Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros oligantha Merr." (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. 78–79,80. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
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