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.[3]
Description
Diospyros cauliflora grows up to 17 metres (56 ft) tall, with a cauliflorous trunk. The leaves are membranous and measure up to 40 cm (16 in) long. The inflorescences may be on the trunk, branches or twigs.[3] The fruits are eaten by various species of civet.[1]
Distribution and habitat
Diospyros cauliflora is native to an area of mainland and maritime Southeast Asia, from Myanmar south and east to the Maluku Islands.[1] Its habitat is in lowland dipterocarp and hill forests, to elevations of around 500 m (1,600 ft).[3]
References
- ^ a b c Puglisi, C. & Schmidt, H. (2023). "Diospyros cauliflora". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T173389A1383024. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Diospyros cauliflora Blume". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ a b c Andrews, Susyn (2002). "Diospyros L.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 48–49. ISBN 983-2181-27-5.