Dacryodes rugosa
Dacryodes rugosa is a tree in the family Burseraceae. The specific epithet rugosa is from the Latin meaning "wrinkled", referring to the leaflets.[2]
Dacryodes rugosa | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Sapindales |
Family: | Burseraceae |
Genus: | Dacryodes |
Species: | D. rugosa |
Binomial name | |
Dacryodes rugosa | |
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Description
Dacryodes rugosa grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 40 centimetres (16 in). The grey-white bark is smooth to scaly. The ovoid fruits measure up to 2.5 cm (1 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Dacryodes rugosa grows naturally in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Java and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland to hill mixed dipterocarp forests from sea-level to 900 metres (3,000 ft) altitude.[2]
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References
- "Dacryodes rugosa (Blume) H.J.Lam". The Plant List. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Dacryodes rugosa (Blume) 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. p. 74. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
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