Diploknema sebifera
| Diploknema sebifera | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Diploknema |
| Species: | D. sebifera |
| Binomial name | |
| Diploknema sebifera | |
Diploknema sebifera is a plant in the family Sapotaceae. It grows as a tree up to 40 m (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). The bark is greyish brown. Inflorescences bear up to 10 reddish brown flowers. The fruit is ellipsoid, up to 6 cm (2.4 in) long.[3] Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests from sea level to 300 metres (1,000 ft) altitude. Diploknema sebifera is native to Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.[1]
References
- 1 2 Olander, S.B. & Wilkie, P. (2019). "Diploknema sebifera". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019 e.T138230637A138315013. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T138230637A138315013.en. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "Diploknema sebifera Pierre". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ Mohizah, M. (April 2002). "Diploknema sebifera Pierre". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 213–215. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 23 October 2013.