Diospyros seychellarum
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| Diospyros seychellarum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ebenaceae |
| Genus: | Diospyros |
| Species: | D. seychellarum |
| Binomial name | |
| Diospyros seychellarum | |
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(Baill.) G.E.Schatz & Lowry | |
Diospyros seychellarum, locally known as bwa sagay, is a rare endemic plant from the Seychelles. It occurs on the islands of Mahé, Praslin, Silhouette and Felicite. It is locally known as bwa sagay.[1]
The habitat for this small forest tree or shrub is in well-drained situations or in more open rocky areas, often on granite based soils. Diospyros seychellarum is particularly associated with native palm and pandan scrub habitats. It can grow up to 10 meters tall. In most of its habitats it has a stable population, but in some populations, it can be threatened.[2]
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