Dacryodes elmeri

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

Dacryodes elmeri is a species of tree in the family Burseraceae.[3][4] It is named for the American botanist Adolph Elmer.[5]

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.[5]

Distribution and habitat

Dacryodes elmeri is endemic to Borneo and is very uncommon. Its habitat is lowland forests.[1][5]

References

  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. ^ "Dacryodes elmeri H.J.Lam". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  4. ^ "Dacryodes elmeri H.J.Lam". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  5. ^ 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.