Biology:Diospyros styraciformis

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Short description: Species of tree

Diospyros styraciformis
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ebenaceae
Genus: Diospyros
Species:
D. styraciformis
Binomial name
Diospyros styraciformis
King & Gamble[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Diospyros clavipes Bakh.
  • Diospyros sarawakana Bakh.

Diospyros styraciformis is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. It grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall. Inflorescences bear several flowers. The fruits are roundish, up to 3.5 cm (1 in) in diameter. The specific epithet styraciformis is from the Latin meaning "of Styrax form", referring to resemblance of the fruits to those of the genus Styrax. The fruits are locally used to stun fish. Habitat is forests from sea-level to 950 metres (3,000 ft) altitude. D. styraciformis is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Diospyros styraciformis King & Gamble". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-2770575. Retrieved 28 January 2014. 
  2. Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros styraciformis King & Gamble". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 92. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 28 January 2014. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15352379 entry