| Diospyros areolata | |
|---|---|
Scientific 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 areolata is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. The specific epithet areolata means "net-like", referring to the leaf veins. [3]
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]
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]
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]
Diospyros lotus, with common names date-plum,Caucasian persimmon, or lilac persimmon, is a widely cultivated species of the genus Diospyros, native to temperate Asia and southeast Europe. Its English name derives from the small fruit, which have a taste reminiscent of both plums and dates. It is among the oldest plants in cultivation.
Diospyros cordata is a small tree in the family Ebenaceae. It grows up to 1.5 metres (5 ft) tall. The specific epithet cordata is from the Latin meaning "heart-shaped", referring to the leaf base. D. cordata is endemic to Borneo and known only from Sarawak.
Diospyros coriacea is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. The specific epithet coriacea means "leathery", referring to the leaves. The species is native to Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo.
Diospyros crockerensis is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. It is named for the Crocker Range in Malaysia's Sabah state.
Diospyros daemona is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. It grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall. The twigs dry greyish. Inflorescences bear up to 10 flowers. The fruits are roundish, drying black, up to 6 cm (2 in) in diameter. The specific epithet daemona is from the Latin meaning "demon", referring to the poisonous fruit. D. daemona is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.
Diospyros foxworthyi is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. It grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall. Inflorescences bear up to 15 flowers. The fruits are roundish to oblong, up to 5 cm (2 in) in diameter. The tree is named for the American botanist F. W. Foxworthy. Habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests. D. foxworthyi is found in Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.
Diospyros keningauensis is a tree in the family Ebenaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for Keningau District in Sabah, a part of its native distribution.
Diospyros maritima is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. The specific epithet maritima means "by the sea", referring to the tree's habitat.
Diospyros ridleyi is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. It grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall. Twigs are reddish brown when young. Inflorescences bear up to three flowers. The fruits are round to ovoid, up to 5 cm (2 in) in diameter. The tree is named for the English botanist Henry Nicholas Ridley. Habitat is mainly lowland mixed dipterocarp forests. D. ridleyi is found in India, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.
Diospyros rufa is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. It grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall. Twigs are reddish when young. Inflorescences bear up to 10 flowers. The fruits are round to ellipsoid, up to 3.5 cm (1 in) in diameter. The specific epithet rufa is from the Latin meaning "reddish", referring to the indumentum of the young twigs. Habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests. D. rufa is found in Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.
Diospyros singaporensis is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. It grows up to 28 metres (90 ft) tall. Inflorescences bear up to three flowers. The fruits are round, shiny black, up to 3.5 cm (1 in) long. The tree is named after Singapore. Habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests. D. singaporensis is found in Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.
Diospyros squamifolia is a small tree in the family Ebenaceae. The specific epithet squamifolia refers to the fish scale shape of the leaves.
Diospyros sumatrana is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. The specific epithet refers to Sumatra.
Diospyros venosa is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, from the Maluku Islands to Myanmar. It provides raw material for handicrafts, traditional medicine and fuel.
Diospyros wallichii is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. It is named for the Danish botanist Nathaniel Wallich.
Castanopsis pedunculata is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet pedunculata is from the Latin meaning "having a peduncle".
Lithocarpus coopertus is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet coopertus means "covered over", referring to the acorn.
Shorea scabrida is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The specific epithet scabrida means "rough", referring to the indumentum.
Diospyros cauliflora is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. The specific epithet cauliflora means cauliflorous, i.e. flowers growing directly from the trunk or branches.
Diospyros toposia is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. The specific epithet toposia is from a local name in India, toposí.
