Diospyros Discocalyx
''Diospyros discocalyx'' is a large tree in the family Ebenaceae. It grows up to tall, with a trunk diameter up to . The bark is black. Inflorescences bear three or more flowers. The fruits are round, up to in diameter. The specific name (botany), specific epithet ' is from the Latin meaning "disc-shaped sepal, calyx". Habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests, but sometimes found up to altitude. ''D. discocalyx'' is Endemism, endemic to Borneo. References

Diospyros, discocalyx Plants described in 1929 Endemic flora of Borneo Trees of Borneo {{Tree-stub ...
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Elmer Drew Merrill
Elmer Drew Merrill (October 15, 1876 – February 25, 1956) was an American botanist and taxonomist. He spent more than twenty years in the Philippines where he became a recognized authority on the flora of the Asia-Pacific region. Through the course of his career he authored nearly 500 publications, described approximately 3,000 new plant species, and amassed over one million herbarium specimens. In addition to his scientific work he was an accomplished administrator, college dean, university professor and editor of scientific journals.Archives of the Arnold Arboretum Early life Merrill and his twin brother, Dana T. Merrill, were born and raised in the small village of Auburn, Maine, East Auburn, Maine. They were the youngest of six children by Daniel C. Merrill and Mary (Noyes) Merrill. Merrill showed an early interest in natural history, collecting and identifying plants, birds' eggs, rocks, and minerals. In 1894 he entered the University of Maine with the intention of stu ...
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