Diospyros coriacea
Species of tree
| Diospyros coriacea | |
|---|---|
Conservation status | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ebenaceae |
| Genus: | Diospyros |
| Species: | D. coriacea |
| Binomial name | |
| Diospyros coriacea Hiern[2] | |
Diospyros coriacea is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. The specific epithet coriacea means "leathery", referring to the leaves.[3] The species is native to Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo.[1]
Description
Diospyros coriacea grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall. The twigs dry blackish. The inflorescences bear up to seven flowers. The fruits are roundish, up to 3.5 cm (1 in) in diameter.[3]
Conservation
Diospyros coriacea has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Its small population and habitat in lowland swamp forests leave it threatened by land conversion for agriculture and urban development. The species is present in only one protected area, in Sarawak.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Oldfield, S. (2020). "Diospyros coriacea". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T173711A1396149. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ "Diospyros coriacea". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ a b Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros coriacea Hiern". 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. 51. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
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