Dacryodes expansa | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Sapindales |
Family: | Burseraceae |
Genus: | Dacryodes |
Species: | D. expansa |
Binomial name | |
Dacryodes expansa | |
Dacryodes expansa is a tree in the family Burseraceae. The specific epithet expansa is from the Latin meaning "spread out", referring to the structure of the petals. [3]
Dacryodes expansa grows as a small tree. The buds are reddish brown. The leaves consist of four leaflets. [3]
Dacryodes expansa is endemic to Borneo and is uncommon. Its habitat is lowland forests. [1] [3]
Canarium is a genus of about 100 species of tropical and subtropical trees, in the family Burseraceae. They grow naturally across tropical Africa, south and southeast Asia, Indochina, Malesia, Australia and western Pacific Islands; including from southern Nigeria east to Madagascar, Mauritius, Sri Lanka and India; from Burma, Malaysia and Thailand through the Malay Peninsula and Vietnam to south China, Taiwan and the Philippines; through Borneo, Indonesia, Timor and New Guinea, through to the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and Palau.
The Arrau turtle, also known as the South American river turtle, giant South American turtle, giant Amazon River turtle, Arrau sideneck turtle, Amazon River turtle or simply the Arrau, is the largest of the side-neck turtles (Pleurodira) and the largest freshwater turtle in Latin America. The species primarily feeds on plant material and typically nests in large groups on beaches. Due to hunting of adults, collecting of their eggs, pollution, habitat loss, and dams, the Arrau turtle is seriously threatened.
Canarium fuscocalycinum is a tree of Borneo in the incense tree family Burseraceae. The specific epithet fuscocalycinum is from the Latin meaning "dark calyx".
Canarium pseudopatentinervium is a plant in the incense tree family Burseraceae. The specific epithet pseudopatentinervium is from the Latin meaning "false patentinervium", referring to the species' resemblance to Canarium patentinervium.
Dacryodes is a genus of about 60 species of trees in the family Burseraceae. The generic name is from the Greek dakruon meaning "tear(drop)", referring to how resin droplets form on the bark surface.
Madhuca hirtiflora is a plant in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet hirtiflora means "hairy flowers".
Madhuca utilis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet utilis means "useful", referring to the timber.
Canarium grandifolium is a tree in the family Burseraceae. The specific epithet grandifolium is from the Latin meaning "large leaf".
Dacryodes costata is a tree in the family Burseraceae. The specific epithet costata is from the Latin meaning "ribbed", likely referring to the prominent veins on the leaf underside.
Dacryodes elmeri is a tree in the family Burseraceae. It is named for the American botanist Adolph Elmer.
Dacryodes incurvata is a tree in the family Burseraceae. The specific epithet incurvata is from the Latin meaning "bending inward", referring to the leaflet margin.
Dacryodes laxa is a tree in the family Burseraceae. The specific epithet laxa is from the Latin meaning "loose", referring to the inflorescence.
Dacryodes longifolia is a tree in the family Burseraceae. The specific epithet longifolia is from the Latin meaning "long leaf".
Dacryodes macrocarpa is a tree in the family Burseraceae. The specific epithet macrocarpa is from the Greek meaning "large fruit".
Dacryodes nervosa is a tree in the family Burseraceae. The specific epithet nervosa is from the Latin meaning "with nerves", referring to the leaves.
Dacryodes rostrata is a tree in the family Burseraceae. The specific epithet rostrata is from the Latin meaning "beaked", referring to the narrow-tipped leaves.
Dacryodes rubiginosa is a tree in the family Burseraceae. The specific epithet rubiginosa is from the Latin meaning "rust-coloured", referring to the tomentum.
Dacryodes rugosa is a tree in the family Burseraceae. The specific epithet rugosa is from the Latin meaning "wrinkled", referring to the leaflets.
Dacryodes rugosa var. virgata is a tree in the family Burseraceae.
Dacryodes patentinervia is a tree in the family Burseraceae. It is endemic to Borneo, whereby it is known locally as sabal, sibut or seladah.