Dacryodes rubiginosa
Dacryodes rubiginosa is a tree in the family Burseraceae.[2] The specific epithet rubiginosa is from the Latin meaning "rust-coloured", referring to the tomentum.[3]
| Dacryodes rubiginosa | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Burseraceae |
| Genus: | Dacryodes |
| Species: | D. rubiginosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Dacryodes rubiginosa | |
Description
Dacryodes rubiginosa grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 20 centimetres (8 in). The flowers are tomentose. The ellipsoid fruits measure up to 2.5 cm (1 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Dacryodes rubiginosa grows naturally in Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland forest from sea-level to 200 metres (700 ft) altitude.[3]
References
- "Dacryodes rubiginosa (A.W.Benn.) H.J.Lam". The Plant List. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
- "Dacryodes rubiginosa (A.W.Benn.) H.J.Lam". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
- Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Dacryodes rubiginosa (A.W.Benn.) 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. 73. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
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