| Diospyros areolata | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
 Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ebenaceae |
| Genus: | Diospyros |
| Species: | D. areolata |
| Binomial name | |
| Diospyros areolata King & Gamble | |
| Synonyms | |
Diospyros areolata is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. The specific epithet areolata means 'net-like', referring to the leaf veins.
Description
Diospyros areolata grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall. The twigs are reddish brown when young. Inflorescences usually bear three flowers. The fruits are round, up to 4 cm (1.6 in) in diameter.
Distribution and habitat
Diospyros areolata is native to Vietnam, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp and swamp forests to elevations of 940 m (3,080 ft).
Conservation
Diospyros areolata has been assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List, due to its broad distribution. However it is threatened by a number of factors including logging for its timber; palm oil and rubber plantations; mining and urban development. The species' presence in a number of protected areas, including Malaysia's Pasoh Forest Reserve, affords it a level of protection.
References
- ^ Puglisi, C. & Schmidt, H. (2023). "Diospyros areolata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T36308A2865131. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "Diospyros areolata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros areolata King & Gamble". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 41–42. ISBN 983-2181-27-5.
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Diospyros areolata | |