Diospyros plectosepala

Species of tree

Diospyros plectosepala is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. The specific epithet plectosepala means 'twisted sepal'.^[2]

Description

Diospyros plectosepala grows up to 8 metres (30 ft) tall. The fruits are oblong to ellipsoid, up to 3 cm (1 in) long.^[2]

Distribution and habitat

Diospyros plectosepala is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sarawak. Its habitat is forests to 1,500 metres (5,000 ft) elevation.^[2]

References

1. "Diospyros plectosepala". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
2. Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros plectosepala Hiern". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 86. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 19 November 2023.