Dacryodes macrocarpa | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Sapindales |
Family: | Burseraceae |
Genus: | Dacryodes |
Species: | D. macrocarpa |
Binomial name | |
Dacryodes macrocarpa (King) H.J.Lam |
Dacryodes macrocarpa is a tree in the family Burseraceae. The specific epithet macrocarpa is from the Greek meaning 'large fruit'.
Description
Dacryodes macrocarpa grows as a medium-sized to tall tree. The bark is reddish brown and cracked. The ovoid or ellipsoid fruits measure up to 4 cm (1.6 in) long.
Distribution and habitat
Dacryodes macrocarpa grows naturally in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is coastal and swamp forests.
References
- "Dacryodes macrocarpa (King) H.J.Lam". The Plant List. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
- ^ Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Dacryodes macrocarpa (King) H.J.Lam". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 69, 71. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
Taxon identifiers | |
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Dacryodes macrocarpa |
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