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Diospyros glabra

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Species of plant

Diospyros glabra
In Fernkloof Nature Reserve
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ebenaceae
Genus: Diospyros
Species: D. glabra
Binomial name
Diospyros glabra
(L.) De Winter
Synonyms
  • Royena angustifolia Salisb.
  • Royena falcata E.Mey. ex A.DC.
  • Royena glabra L.
  • Royena myrtifolia Salisb.
  • Vaccinium pensylvanicum Mill.

Diospyros glabra, the fynbos star-apple, is a species of flowering plant in the family Ebenaceae, native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree reaching 5 m (16 ft), found in a variety of fynbos habitats.

References

  1. Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI), IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group.; von Staden, L. (2020). "Diospyros glabra". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T173732A149502458. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T173732A149502458.en. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Diospyros glabra (L.) De Winter". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  3. ^ Latti, Ivan (2024). "Diospyros glabra". operationwildflower.org.za. Operation Wildflower. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
Taxon identifiers
Diospyros glabra


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