Diospyros keningauensis
| Diospyros keningauensis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ebenaceae |
| Genus: | Diospyros |
| Species: | D. keningauensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Diospyros keningauensis Ng[1] | |
Diospyros keningauensis is a tree in the Ebenaceae family. It grows up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall. Inflorescences bear up to five flowers. The fruits are round, up to 4.5 cm (2 in) in diameter. The tree is named for Keningau in Malaysia's Sabah state. Its habitat is lower montane forests from 1,300 metres (4,300 ft) to 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) altitude. D. keningauensis is endemic to Borneo and confined to Sabah.[2]
References
- ↑ "Diospyros keningauensis". The Plant List. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
- ↑ Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros keningauensis Ng" (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. 67. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
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