Biology:Diospyros elliptifolia
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Short description: Species of tree
| Diospyros elliptifolia | |
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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. elliptifolia
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| Binomial name | |
| Diospyros elliptifolia Merr.[1]
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Diospyros elliptifolia is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. It grows up to 18 metres (60 ft) tall. Inflorescences bear up to three flowers. The fruits are roundish, drying black, up to 3 cm (1 in) in diameter. The specific epithet elliptifolia is from the Latin meaning "elliptic leaves". Habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests from sea-level to 800 metres (2,600 ft) altitude. D. elliptifolia is found in Sumatra, Borneo and the Philippines .[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Diospyros elliptifolia". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-2769678. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
- ↑ Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros elliptifolia Merr.". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 57–58. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
Wikidata ☰ Q15341445 entry
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