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Diospyros evena

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Diospyros evena is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. It grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall. Twigs dry to black. Inflorescences bear a solitary flower. The fruits are oblong, up to 2.3 cm (1 in) long. The specific epithet evena is from the Latin meaning 'without veins', referring to the leaf's invisible veins. Habitat is freshwater swamp forests. D. evena is found in Sumatra and Borneo.

Description

A tree. It grows 25 m tall. The flowering shoots have a single flower. The fruit are oblong and 2.3 cm long.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It grows in freshwater swamp forest.

Where It Grows

Asia, Indonesia, SE Asia,

Synonyms

Ebenus motleyi (Hiern) KuntzeMaba motleyi Hiern

Also Known As

Merpinang daun kecil

References (1)

  • World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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