Diospyros ulo
| Diospyros ulo | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ebenaceae |
| Genus: | Diospyros |
| Species: | D. ulo |
| Binomial name | |
| Diospyros ulo Merr.[1] | |
Diospyros ulo is a tree in the Ebenaceae family. It grows up to 22 metres (70 ft) tall. Inflorescences bear up to three or more flowers. The fruits are obovoid to round, up to 5 cm (2 in) in diameter. The tree is named for the Philippine local name ulo. Habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests. D. ulo is found in Borneo and the Philippines.[2]
References
- ↑ "Diospyros ulo Merr.". The Plant List. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
- ↑ Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros ulo Merr." (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 97–98. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
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