Diospyros sulcata

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

Diospyros sulcata is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. It grows up to 27 metres (90 ft) tall. Inflorescences bear up to three flowers. The fruits are ovoid or roundish, up to 4 cm (2 in) in diameter. The specific epithet sulcata is from the Latin meaning "grooved", referring to the leaf midrib. Habitat is hill and montane forests from 850 metres (3,000 ft) to 2,100 metres (7,000 ft) altitude.[2] D. sulcata is found in southwest India and Borneo.[2][3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Diospyros sulcata Bourd". The Plant List. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  2. ^ a b Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros sulcata Bourd.". 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. 94. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  3. ^ "Diospyros sulcata". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 29 January 2014.