Diospyros maritima
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Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ebenaceae
Genus: Diospyros
Species:
D. maritima
Binomial name
Diospyros maritima
Synonyms[2]

Diospyros maritima (commonly known as the Malaysian persimmon,[3] broadleaf ebony and sea ebony[4]) is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. The specific epithet maritima means "by the sea", referring to the tree's habitat.[5]

Description

Diospyros maritima grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall. The inflorescences bear up to 10 flowers. The fruits are round, up to 1.7 cm (1 in) in diameter.[5]

Distribution and habitat

Diospyros maritima is native to an area from Japan and Taiwan to Malesia and northern Australia.[1] Its habitat is coastal forests.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).; IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2019). "Diospyros maritima". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T173957A145369887. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T173957A145369887.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Diospyros maritima". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
  3. USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Diospyros maritima". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
  4. "Diospyros maritima". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
  5. 1 2 3 Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros maritima Blume". 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. 76. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 18 January 2014.


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