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Diospyros plectosepala

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Diospyros plectosepala
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ebenaceae
Genus: Diospyros
Species:
D. plectosepala
Binomial name
Diospyros plectosepala
Synonyms[1]
  • Diospyros poiensis Bakh.
  • Diospyros setosa Bakh.

Diospyros plectosepala is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. The specific epithet plectosepala means 'twisted sepal'.[2]

Description

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Diospyros plectosepala grows up to 8 metres (30 ft) tall. The fruits are oblong to ellipsoid, up to 3 cm (1 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

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Diospyros plectosepala is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sarawak. Its habitat is forests to 1,500 metres (5,000 ft) elevation.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Diospyros plectosepala". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros plectosepala Hiern". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 86. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 19 November 2023.