Dacryodes macrocarpa

Dacryodes macrocarpa
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Burseraceae
Tribe: Canarieae
Genus: Dacryodes
Species: D. macrocarpa
Binomial name
Dacryodes macrocarpa
(King) H.J.Lam[1]

Dacryodes macrocarpa is a tree in the family Burseraceae. The specific epithet macrocarpa is from the Greek meaning "large fruit".[2]

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 (2 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Dacryodes macrocarpa grows naturally in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is coastal and swamp forests.[2]

References

  1. "Dacryodes macrocarpa (King) H.J.Lam". The Plant List. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Dacryodes macrocarpa (King) H.J.Lam" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 69,71. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 10 May 2014.


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