Diospyros humilis
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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. humilis
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Diospyros humilis,commonly namedQueensland ebony,is a small eastern Australian tree found throughoutQueenslandand extending into NorthernNew South Walesand theNorthern Territory.The plant is most commonly found in coastal and semi-arid zones in vine scrubs,brigalowwoodlands and other locales with infrequent fire.[1]
The plant grows as a small tree or shrub, with stiff, glossy, discolorous leaves. Fruit are oval and bright yellow, orange when ripe.
The timber is prized for woodturning and fine cabinet work.
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- ^abF.A.Zich;B.P.M.Hyland;T.Whiffen; R.A.Kerrigan (2020)."Diospyros humilis".Australian Tropical Rainforest PlantsEdition 8 (RFK8).Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR),Australian Government.Retrieved7 June2021.
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