Diospyros singaporensis
| Diospyros singaporensis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ebenaceae |
| Genus: | Diospyros |
| Species: | D. singaporensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Diospyros singaporensis Bakh.[2] | |
Diospyros singaporensis is a tree in the Ebenaceae family. It grows up to 28 metres (90 ft) tall. Inflorescences bear up to three flowers. The fruits are round, shiny black, up to 3.5 cm (1 in) long. The tree is named after Singapore. Habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests. D. singaporensis is found in Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.[3]
References
- ↑ Kochummen, K. M. (1998). "Diospyros singaporensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
- ↑ "Diospyros singaporensis Bakh.". The Plant List. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
- ↑ Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros singaporensis Bakh." (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. 91. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
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