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Diospyros subrhomboidea King & Gamble
| Family Name: | Ebenaceae |
| Synonyms: | Diospyros boerlagei Valeton, Diospyros confusa Bakh., Diospyros jaheri |
| Common Name: | Kayu Arang, Kayu Malam |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Medium (16m-30m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 20 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Sumatra, Singapore, Java and Borneo |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A medium sized tree up to 20 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are ovate to elliptic, measuring 3.5-14 cm long and 1.5-5.5 cm wide. The underside of the leaf (abaxial surface) is hairy, especially on young foliage. Scattered pit-glands are found on abaxial surface of the leaf. |
| Stems | Young stems are hairy, becoming glabrous with aging. |
| Fruit | Fruits are globose, measuring to 1.5 cm in diameter. hairy when immature. |
| Habitat | Found in mixed dipterocarp forests up to an altitude of 700 m. |
| Etymology | Diospyros is derived from two Greek words, dios (divine) and pyros (wheat), meaning divine wheat (fruit). |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | It is suitable for gardens, parks and roadsides. |
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| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Fruits, Ornamental Form |
| Landscape Uses | General, Suitable for Roadsides, Parks & Gardens |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
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Others
| Master ID | 32860 |
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| Species ID | 7274 |
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