Diospyros maritima
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ebenaceae |
| Genus: | Diospyros |
| Species: | D. maritima
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| Diospyros maritima | |
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Diospyros maritima, the Malaysian persimmon, 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 round, up to 1.7 cm (1 in) in diameter. The specific epithet maritima is from the Latin meaning "by the sea", referring to tree's habitat. Habitat is coastal forests.[2] D. maritima is found from Malesia to northern Australia.[2][3]
References
- ^ a b "Diospyros maritima". The Plant List. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
- ^ a b Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros maritima 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. p. 76. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
- ^ "Diospyros maritima". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
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