Biology:Diospyros ulo

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Short description: Species of tree

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

Diospyros ulo is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. It grows up to 22 metres (70 ft) tall. Inflorescences bear up to three or more flowers. The fruits are obovoid to round, up to 5 cm (2 in) in diameter. The tree is named for the Philippine local name ulo. Habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests. D. ulo is found in Borneo and the Philippines .[2]

References

  1. "Diospyros ulo Merr.". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2770675. Retrieved 29 January 2014. 
  2. Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros ulo Merr.". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 97–98. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 29 January 2014. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15342724 entry