Species of tree
Diospyros squamifolia Ebenaceae . The specific epithet squamifolia refers to the fish scale shape of the leaves.[ 3]
Description
Diospyros squamifolia grows up to 5 metres (16 ft) tall. Its fruits are round, measuring up to 1.5 cm (0.6 in) in diameter.
Distribution and habitat
Diospyros squamifolia is endemic to Borneo , where it is known only from Sabah . Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests .[ 3]
Conservation
Diospyros squamifolia has been assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List . Although endemic to Sabah, the species is widespread and stable there. It is present in many of the state's protected areas.[ 1]
References
^ a b Tsen, S.; Wong, H.; Khoo, E.; Maryani, A.; Maycock, C.R.; Nilus, R.; Sugau, J. & Pereira, J.T. (2022). "Diospyros squamifolia " . IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2022 : e.T173406A1383763. Retrieved 8 June 2023 . ^ "Diospyros squamifolia " . Plants of the World Online Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 8 June 2023 .^ a b Ng, Francis S.P. (April 2002). "Diospyros squamaefolia Kosterm." . In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak Forest Research Institute Malaysia . pp. 91–92. ISBN 983-2181-27-5 the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2014 .
