Diospyros neurosepala is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. It grows up to 13 metres (40 ft) tall. Inflorescences bear up to six flowers. The fruits are round, up to 4.5 cm (2 in) in diameter. The specific epithet neurosepala is from the Greek meaning 'sinewy sepal', referring to the veined fruit calyx. D. neurosepala is endemic to Borneo.[2]
Diospyros neurosepala | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Ebenaceae |
Genus: | Diospyros |
Species: | D. neurosepala
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Binomial name | |
Diospyros neurosepala |
References
edit- ^ "Diospyros neurosepala Bakh". The Plant List. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
- ^ Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros neurosepala Bakh.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 78. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 20 January 2014.