Diospyros subtruncata
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Diospyros subtruncata is a tree in the Ebenaceae family. It grows up to 22 metres (70 ft) tall. Inflorescences bear up to three flowers. The fruits are obovoid, up to 3 cm (1 in) long. The specific epithet subtruncata is from the Latin meaning "somewhat truncated", referring to the calyx. Habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests from sea-level to 400 metres (1,300 ft) altitude. D. subtruncata is found in Sumatra and Borneo.[2]
References
- ^ "Diospyros subtruncata Hochr". The Plant List. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
- ^ Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros subtruncata Scheff. ex Hochr." (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. 93–94. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
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