Diospyros oppositifolia

Diospyros oppositifolia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ebenaceae
Genus: Diospyros
Species:
D. oppositifolia
Binomial name
Diospyros oppositifolia
Synonyms

Euclea oppositifolia (Thwaites) P.E.Parm.

Diospyros oppositifolia is a species of tree in the ebony family, Ebenaceae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka.[1]

Distribution

The tree is limited to southwestern Sri Lanka. It has been noted in local forest reserves, such as Sinharaja Biosphere Reserve.[1]

Habitat and ecology

The tree grows in lowland rainforest habitat.[1]

Threats

This is an endangered species threatened by slash-and-burn and logging practices.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Diospyros oppositifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T30862A9577930. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T30862A9577930.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.

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