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Diospyros frutescens

species of plant

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
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Source revisionJul 10, 2024
Entity authorityQ15340497 ↗
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Diospyros frutescens is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. It grows up to 18 metres (60 ft) tall. Twigs dry to blackish. Inflorescences bear up to 10 flowers. The fruits are round, up to 20 mm (0.8 in) in diameter. The specific epithet frutescens is from the Latin meaning 'shrubby' in this context, referring to the tree's growth style. The habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests from sea-level to 800 metres (2,600 ft) altitude. D. frutescens is found in Thailand, Vietnam and west to central Malesia.

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