Dacryodes elmeri
Dacryodes elmeri is a tree in the family Burseraceae. It is named for the American botanist Adolph Elmer.[3]
| Dacryodes elmeri | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Burseraceae |
| Genus: | Dacryodes |
| Species: | D. elmeri |
| Binomial name | |
| Dacryodes elmeri | |
Description
Dacryodes elmeri has a trunk diameter of up to 75 centimetres (30 in). The fruits are ovoid and measure up to 4.7 cm (2 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Dacryodes elmeri is endemic to Borneo and is very uncommon. Its habitat is lowland forests.[1][3]
References
- "Dacryodes elmeri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998. 1998. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
- "Dacryodes elmeri H.J.Lam". The Plant List. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
- Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Dacryodes elmeri 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. 67. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
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