Diospyros subtruncata
| Diospyros subtruncata | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ebenaceae |
| Genus: | Diospyros |
| Species: | D. subtruncata |
| Binomial name | |
| Diospyros subtruncata Hochr.[1] | |
Diospyros subtruncata is a tree in the Ebenaceae family. It grows up to 22 metres (70 ft) tall. Inflorescences bear up to three flowers. The fruits are obovoid, up to 3 cm (1 in) long. The specific epithet subtruncata is from the Latin meaning "somewhat truncated", referring to the calyx. Habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests from sea-level to 400 metres (1,300 ft) altitude. D. subtruncata is found in Sumatra and Borneo.[2]
References
- ↑ "Diospyros subtruncata Hochr.". The Plant List. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
- ↑ Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros subtruncata Scheff. ex Hochr." (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. 93–94. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
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