Dacryodes rugosa
| Dacryodes rugosa | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Burseraceae |
| Tribe: | Canarieae |
| Genus: | Dacryodes |
| Species: | D. rugosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Dacryodes rugosa (Blume) H.J.Lam[1] | |
| Varieties | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
Dacryodes rugosa is a tree in the family Burseraceae. The specific epithet rugosa is from the Latin meaning "wrinkled", referring to the leaflets.[2]
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]
References
- 1 2 "Dacryodes rugosa (Blume) H.J.Lam". The Plant List. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- 1 2 3 Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Dacryodes rugosa (Blume) 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. p. 74. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
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