Diospyros fusiformis
| Diospyros fusiformis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ebenaceae |
| Genus: | Diospyros |
| Species: | D. fusiformis |
| Binomial name | |
| Diospyros fusiformis Kosterm.[1] | |
Diospyros fusiformis is a tree in the Ebenaceae family. It grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall. Inflorescences bear up to 10 flowers. The fruits are ovoid to spindle-shaped, up to 4 cm (1.6 in) in diameter. The specific epithet fusiformis is from the Latin meaning "spindle-shaped", referring to the fruits. Habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests from sea-level to 600 metres (2,000 ft) altitude. D. fusiformis is endemic to Borneo.[2]
References
- ↑ "Diospyros fusiformis". The Plant List. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
- ↑ Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros fusiformis Kosterm." (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. 64–65. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
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