Diospyros oppositifolia is a species of tree in the ebony family, Ebenaceae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka.[1]
| Diospyros oppositifolia | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ebenaceae |
| Genus: | Diospyros |
| Species: | D. oppositifolia
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| Binomial name | |
| Diospyros oppositifolia (Thw.)
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| Synonyms | |
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Euclea oppositifolia (Thwaites) P.E.Parm. | |
Distribution edit
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 edit
The tree grows in lowland rainforest habitat.[1]
Threats edit
This is an endangered species threatened by slash-and-burn and logging practices.[1]
References edit
- ^ 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.