Diospyros pyrrhocarpa
| Diospyros pyrrhocarpa | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ebenaceae |
| Genus: | Diospyros |
| Species: | D. pyrrhocarpa |
| Binomial name | |
| Diospyros pyrrhocarpa Miq.[1] | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
Diospyros pyrrhocarpa is a tree in the Ebenaceae family. It grows up to 23 metres (80 ft) tall. Twigs dry greyish to brownish. Inflorescences bear up to three flowers. The fruits are roundish to ovoid-ellipsoid, up to 5 cm (2 in) in diameter. The specific epithet pyrrhocarpa is from the Greek meaning "fiery red or yellow fruits". Habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests.[2] D. pyrrhocarpa is found from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to the Philippines.[2][3]
References
- 1 2 "Diospyros pyrrhocarpa Miq.". The Plant List. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
- 1 2 Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros pyrrhocarpa Miq." (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 87. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
- ↑ "Diospyros pyrrhocarpa". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
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