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

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]

References

  1. "Diospyros neurosepala Bakh". The Plant List. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  2. 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.


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