Diospyros oppositifolia

Diospyros oppositifolia
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. 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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