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Diospyros areolata

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Diospyros areolata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ebenaceae
Genus: Diospyros
Species:
D. areolata
Binomial name
Diospyros areolata
Synonyms[2]
  • Diospyros bantamensis Koord. & Valeton ex Bakh.
  • Diospyros malam Bakh.
  • Diospyros pseudomalabarica Bakh.

Diospyros areolata is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. The specific epithet areolata means 'net-like', referring to the leaf veins.[3]

Description

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Diospyros areolata grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall. The twigs are reddish brown when young. Inflorescences usually bear three flowers. The fruits are round, up to 4 cm (1.6 in) in diameter.[3]

Distribution and habitat

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Diospyros areolata is native to Vietnam, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp and swamp forests to elevations of 940 m (3,080 ft).[1]

Conservation

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Diospyros areolata has been assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List, due to its broad distribution. However it is threatened by a number of factors including logging for its timber; palm oil and rubber plantations; mining and urban development. The species' presence in a number of protected areas, including Malaysia's Pasoh Forest Reserve, affords it a level of protection.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Puglisi, C. & Schmidt, H. (2023). "Diospyros areolata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T36308A2865131. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Diospyros areolata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
  3. ^ a b Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros areolata King & Gamble". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 41–42. ISBN 983-2181-27-5.