Diospyros areolata is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. The specific epithet areolata means "net-like", referring to the leaf veins.[3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ebenaceae |
| Genus: | Diospyros |
| Species: | D. areolata
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| Binomial name | |
| Diospyros areolata | |
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Description edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
- ^ a b c Puglisi, C. & Schmidt, H. (2023). "Diospyros areolata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T36308A2865131. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Diospyros areolata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ 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.