Diospyros macrophylla
Blume
Red ebony tree
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Summary
Source: WikipediaDiospyros macrophylla is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. The specific epithet macrophylla means 'large-leafed'.
Description
A tree. It grows 38 m tall. The leaves are alternate and simple. They are hairy underneath. The flowers are 3 mm across. They are yellow to cream. They are in small groups in the axils of leaves. They fruit is about 4 cm long. They are yellow to brown. They are fleshy.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests up to 900 m above sea level. It can be on sandy or clay soils and in drier places. It can be on limestone.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, SE Asia,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown by seeds and cuttings.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Indringan, Kayu arang, Kayu malam, Keling, Pohon eben kayu merah, Undungan
References (3)
- Dodo, 2015, Keanekaragaman dan konservasi Tumbuhan Buah Langka Indonesia. Pusat Konservasi Tumbuhan Kebun Raya – LIPI. Warta Kebun Raya 13(2)
- Slik, F., www.asianplant.net
- Sukarya, D. G., (Ed.) 2013, 3,500 Plant Species of the Botanic Gardens of Indonesia. LIPI p 239
