Diospyros angulata
Local name: Bois d'ébène feuilles
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Overview
Diospyros angulata, known as Bois d'ébène feuilles, is a tropical hardwood tree species in the ebony family characterized by its distinctive angular branches and dark, dense wood. This medium-sized tree produces small, inconspicuous flowers and plays an important ecological role as a canopy species providing habitat structure and food resources for forest wildlife through its fruit production.
Diospyros angulata faces severe threats primarily from habitat destruction and degradation in its limited range in Mauritius. The species is critically endangered due to deforestation, invasive plant species competition, and extremely small population size making it vulnerable to stochastic events.
Habitat
This species occurs in lowland tropical rainforests and humid montane forests, typically growing on well-drained soils at elevations ranging from sea level to approximately 1,200 meters. It is commonly found in primary forest understory and canopy gaps where it can access sufficient light for growth.
Other threatened species in Ebenaceae
Frequently asked questions
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