Dacryodes longifolia
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Dacryodes longifolia | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Sapindales |
Family: | Burseraceae |
Genus: | Dacryodes |
Species: | D. longifolia
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Binomial name | |
Dacryodes longifolia | |
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Dacryodes longifolia is a tree in the family Burseraceae. The specific epithet longifolia is from the Latin meaning "long leaf".[2]
Description
Dacryodes longifolia grows up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall. The bark is dark grey and smooth. The flowers are white. The ellipsoid fruits measure up to 3.5 cm (1 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Dacryodes longifolia grows naturally in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo and the Philippines. Its habitat is lowland to submontane forests from sea-level to 1,500 metres (5,000 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Dacryodes longifolia (King) H.J.Lam". The Plant List. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
- ^ a b c Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Dacryodes longifolia (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. p. 69. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
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