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Dacryodes expansa

Dacryodes expansa is a tree in the family Burseraceae. The specific epithet expansa is from the Latin meaning 'spread out', referring to the structure of the petals.

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Dacryodes expansa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Burseraceae
Genus: Dacryodes
Species:
D. expansa
Binomial name
Dacryodes expansa

Dacryodes expansa is a tree in the family Burseraceae. The specific epithet expansa is from the Latin meaning 'spread out', referring to the structure of the petals.3

Description

Dacryodes expansa grows as a small tree. The buds are reddish brown. The leaves consist of four leaflets.3

Distribution and habitat

Dacryodes expansa is endemic to Borneo and is uncommon. Its habitat is lowland forests.13

References

References

  1. World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Dacryodes expansa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998 e.T31878A9660721. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T31878A9660721.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  2. "Dacryodes expansa (Ridl.) H.J.Lam". The Plant List. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
  3. Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Dacryodes expansa (Ridl.) 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. 67–68. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 7 May 2014.