Diospyros oppositifolia
Diospyros oppositifolia | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Ebenaceae |
Genus: | Diospyros |
Species: | D. oppositifolia |
Binomial name | |
Diospyros oppositifolia (Thw.) | |
Synonyms | |
Euclea oppositifolia (Thwaites) P.E.Parm. |
Diospyros oppositifolia is a species of tree in the ebony family, Ebenaceae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka.[1]
Distribution
The tree is limited to southwestern Sri Lanka. It has been noted in local forest reserves, such as Sinharaja Biosphere Reserve.[1]
Habitat and ecology
The tree grows in lowland rainforest habitat.[1]
Threats
This is an endangered species threatened by slash-and-burn and logging practices.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 World Conservation Monitoring Centre. 1998. Diospyros oppositifolia. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 1998. Downloaded on 18 September 2015.
External resources
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