Diospyros squamifolia is a small tree in the family Ebenaceae. The specific epithet squamifolia refers to the fish scale shape of the leaves.[3]
Diospyros squamifolia | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Ebenaceae |
Genus: | Diospyros |
Species: | D. squamifolia |
Binomial name | |
Diospyros squamifolia |
Description
editDiospyros squamifolia grows up to 5 metres (16 ft) tall. Its fruits are round, measuring up to 1.5 cm (0.6 in) in diameter.
Distribution and habitat
editDiospyros squamifolia is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sabah. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests.[3]
Conservation
editDiospyros squamifolia has been assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. Although endemic to Sabah, the species is widespread and stable there. It is present in many of the state's protected areas.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Tsen, S.; Wong, H.; Khoo, E.; Maryani, A.; Maycock, C.R.; Nilus, R.; Sugau, J. & Pereira, J.T. (2022). "Diospyros squamifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T173406A1383763. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "Diospyros squamifolia". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ a b Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros squamaefolia Kosterm.". 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. 91–92. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
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