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Dacryodes elmeri

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

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

Description

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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

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Dacryodes elmeri is endemic to Borneo and is very uncommon. Its habitat is lowland forests.[1][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b 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. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Dacryodes elmeri H.J.Lam". The Plant List. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
  3. ^ a b c 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). Vol. 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.