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Dacryodes macrocarpa

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Species of tree

Dacryodes macrocarpa
Scientific classification Edit this 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

  1. "Dacryodes macrocarpa (King) H.J.Lam". The Plant List. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  2. ^ 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
Dacryodes macrocarpa


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