Biology:Diospyros siamang

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Short description: Species of tree

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

Diospyros siamang is a small tree in the family Ebenaceae. Inflorescences are about 1 cm (0.4 in) long and bear several flowers. The fruits are urn-shaped, up to 3.8 cm (1 in) long. The tree is named after its Sumatran name. Habitat is peat swamp forests. D. siamang is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.[2]

References

  1. "Diospyros siamang Bakh.". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2770531. Retrieved 27 January 2014. 
  2. Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros siamang Bakh.". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 89–90. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 27 January 2014. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15341138 entry