Diospyros frutescens
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Diospyros frutescens is a tree in the Ebenaceae family. It grows up to 18 metres (60 ft) tall. Twigs dry to blackish. Inflorescences bear up to 10 flowers. The fruits are round, up to 2 cm (0.8 in) in diameter. The specific epithet frutescens is from the Latin meaning "shrubby" in this context, referring to the tree's growth style. Habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests from sea-level to 800 metres (2,600 ft) altitude. D. frutescens is found in Thailand and west to central Malesia.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Diospyros frutescens". The Plant List. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
- ^ Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros frutescens Blume" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 63–64. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Retrieved 9 January 2014.