Diospyros keningauensis is a tree in the family Ebenaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for Keningau District in Sabah, a part of its native distribution.[3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ebenaceae |
| Genus: | Diospyros |
| Species: | D. keningauensis
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Description
editDiospyros keningauensis grows up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall. The papery leaves are ovate to elliptic and measure up to 13 cm (5 in) long. Its inflorescences bear up to five flowers. The fruits are round and measure up to 4.5 cm (2 in) in diameter.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editDiospyros keningauensis is endemic to Borneo where it is confined to Sabah (specifically Keningau and Ranau districts). Its habitat is lower montane forest at elevations of 1,300–1,500 m (4,300–4,900 ft).[3]
Conservation
editDiospyros keningauensis has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by forest fires and climate change. The species does occur in protected areas.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Tsen, S.; Juiling, S.; Damit, A.; Khoo, E.; Maryani, A.; Maycock, C.R.; Nilus, R.; Sugau, J. & Pereira, J.T. (2020). "Diospyros keningauensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T173531A1388856. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ "Diospyros keningauensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ a b c Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Ebenaceae". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 67. ISBN 983-2181-27-5.
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