Diospyros plectosepala is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. The specific epithet plectosepala means 'twisted sepal'.[2]
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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. plectosepala
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| Binomial name | |
| Diospyros plectosepala | |
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Description
editDiospyros plectosepala grows up to 8 metres (30 ft) tall. The fruits are oblong to ellipsoid, up to 3 cm (1 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editDiospyros plectosepala is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sarawak. Its habitat is forests to 1,500 metres (5,000 ft) elevation.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "Diospyros plectosepala". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ a b c Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros plectosepala Hiern". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 86. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
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