Diospyros mindanaensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ebenaceae
Genus: Diospyros
Species:
D. mindanaensis
Binomial name
Diospyros mindanaensis
Synonyms[1]
  • Diospyros endertii Bakh.
  • Diospyros rosenbluthii Elmer

Diospyros mindanaensis 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 round to ovoid, up to 7.5 cm (3 in) in diameter. The tree is named for the Philippines island of Mindanao. D. mindanaensis is found in Borneo and the Philippines.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Diospyros mindanaensis". The Plant List. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  2. ↑ Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros mindanaensis Merr.". 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. 76–77. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 20 January 2014.


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