Diospyros tuberculata
| Diospyros tuberculata | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ebenaceae |
| Genus: | Diospyros |
| Species: | D. tuberculata |
| Binomial name | |
| Diospyros tuberculata Bakh.[1] | |
Diospyros tuberculata is a tree in the Ebenaceae family. It grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall. Inflorescences bear up to five or more flowers. The fruits are ovoid to round, up to 2 cm (1 in) in diameter. The specific epithet tuberculata is from the Latin meaning "wart-covered", possibly referring to the fruit. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests. D. tuberculata is endemic to Borneo.[2]
References
- ↑ "Diospyros tuberculata Bakh.". The Plant List. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
- ↑ Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros tuberculata 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. 96–97. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
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