Dacryodes macrocarpa

Dacryodes macrocarpa
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Embryophytes
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Spermatophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Sapindales
Family:	Burseraceae
Genus:	Dacryodes
Species:	D. macrocarpa
Binomial name
	Dacryodes macrocarpa; (King) H.J.Lam

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

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 (1.6 in) long.²

Distribution and habitat

Dacryodes macrocarpa grows naturally in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is coastal and swamp forests.²

References

"Dacryodes macrocarpa (King) H.J.Lam". The Plant List. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
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). Vol. 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.

[TPL-1] "Dacryodes macrocarpa (King) H.J.Lam". The Plant List. Retrieved 10 May 2014.

[TFSS-2] 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). Vol. 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.

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