Diospyros coriacea
| Diospyros coriacea | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ebenaceae |
| Genus: | Diospyros |
| Species: | D. coriacea |
| Binomial name | |
| Diospyros coriacea Hiern[1] | |
Diospyros coriacea is a tree in the Ebenaceae family. It grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall. The twigs dry blackish. Inflorescences bear up to seven flowers. The fruits are roundish, up to 3.5 cm (1 in) in diameter. The specific epithet coriacea is from the Latin meaning "leathery", referring to the leaves. D. coriacea is found in Singapore and Borneo.[2]
References
- ↑ "Diospyros coriacea". The Plant List. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
- ↑ Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros coriacea Hiern" (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. p. 51. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
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