Diospyros siamang
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ebenaceae
Genus: Diospyros
Species:
D. siamang
Binomial name
Diospyros siamang

Diospyros siamang is a small tree in the family Ebenaceae. Inflorescences are about 1 cm (0.4 in) long and bear several flowers. The fruits are urn-shaped, up to 3.8 cm (1 in) long. The tree is named after its Sumatran name. Habitat is peat swamp forests. D. siamang is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.[2]

References

  1. โ†‘ "Diospyros siamang Bakh". The Plant List. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  2. โ†‘ Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros siamang 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. pp. 89โ€“90. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2014.


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