Dacryodes macrocarpa

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Dacryodes macrocarpa
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Burseraceae
Genus: Dacryodes
Species:
D. macrocarpa
Binomial name
Dacryodes macrocarpa

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

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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]

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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". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). 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. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 10 May 2014.