Diospyros perfida
| Diospyros perfida | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ebenaceae |
| Genus: | Diospyros |
| Species: | D. perfida |
| Binomial name | |
| Diospyros perfida Bakh.[1] | |
Diospyros perfida is a tree in the Ebenaceae family. It grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall. Inflorescences bear up to three flowers. The fruits are roundish, up to 5 cm (2 in) in diameter. The specific epithet perfida is from the Latin meaning "unsafe", referring to the allegedly poisonous fruits. Habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests. D. perfida is endemic to Borneo.[2]
References
- ↑ "Diospyros perfida Bakh.". The Plant List. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
- ↑ Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros perfida Bakh." (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. 82–83. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
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