Biology:Dacryodes elmeri

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Dacryodes elmeri
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Burseraceae
Genus: Dacryodes
Species:
D. elmeri
Binomial name
Dacryodes elmeri
H.J.Lam[2]

Dacryodes elmeri is a tree in the family Burseraceae. It is named for the American botanist Adolph Elmer.[3]

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

  1. 1.0 1.1 World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Dacryodes elmeri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 1998: e.T31877A9660594. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T31877A9660594.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/31877/9660594. Retrieved 13 November 2021. 
  2. "Dacryodes elmeri H.J.Lam". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2755122. Retrieved 7 May 2014. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Dacryodes elmeri H.J.Lam". in Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 67. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSSvol1_3.pdf. Retrieved 7 May 2014. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15544415 entry