Biology:Diospyros perfida

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Short description: Species of tree

Diospyros perfida
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ebenaceae
Genus: Diospyros
Species:
D. perfida
Binomial name
Diospyros perfida
Bakh.[1]

Diospyros perfida is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. It grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall. Inflorescences bear up to three flowers. The fruits are roundish, up to 5 cm (2 in) in diameter. The specific epithet perfida is from the Latin meaning "unsafe", referring to the allegedly poisonous fruits. Habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests. D. perfida is endemic to Borneo.[2]

References

  1. "Diospyros perfida Bakh.". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2770312. Retrieved 21 January 2014. 
  2. Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros perfida Bakh.". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 82–83. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 21 January 2014. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15344327 entry