Drimycarpus maximus

Drimycarpus maximus is a tree of Borneo in the cashew and sumac family Anacardiaceae. The specific epithet maximus is from the Latin meaning "greatest", referring to the large leaves and fruits.[2]

Drimycarpus maximus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Anacardiaceae
Genus: Drimycarpus
Species:
D. maximus
Binomial name
Drimycarpus maximus
Kochummen[1]

Description

Drimycarpus maximus grows as a tree up to 23 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). Its smooth bark is coloured grey. The leaves measure up to 35.5 cm (14 in) long. The oblong fruits measure up to 2 cm (1 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Drimycarpus maximus is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests.[2]

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References

  1. "Drimycarpus maximus Kochummen". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 Jul 2015 via The Plant List.
  2. Kochummen, K. M. (1996). "Drimycarpus maximus Kochummen". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M.; Saw, L. G. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 2. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 21, 22. ISBN 983-9592-56-4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 19 Jul 2015.


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