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
- ↑ "Dacryodes macrocarpa (King) H.J.Lam". The Plant List. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
- 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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