Drimycarpus luridus
| Drimycarpus luridus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Anacardiaceae |
| Genus: | Drimycarpus |
| Species: | D. luridus
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| Binomial name | |
| Drimycarpus luridus | |
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Drimycarpus luridus is a plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia.[3]
Description
Drimycarpus luridus grows as a tree up to 27 m (90 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm (16 in). The smooth bark is brown to grey. The leathery leaves are oblanceolate, oblong or elliptic and measure up to 37 cm (15 in) long and up to 10 cm (4 in) wide. The inflorescences are axillary.[3]
Taxonomy
Drimycarpus luridus was first described as Semecarpus luridus by British botanist Joseph Dalton Hooker in 1879 in The Flora of British India.[4] In 1978, Dutch botanist Ding Hou transferred the species to the genus Drimycarpus.[2] The type specimen was collected in Malacca. The specific epithet luridus means 'brown or sallow', a possible reference to the colouring of twig patches.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Drimycarpus luridus is native to Thailand, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.[1] Its habitat is in forests, in lowlands or on hills, at elevations to about 1,000 m (3,300 ft).[1]
Conservation
Drimycarpus luridus has been assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. However, the species' habitat is threatened by deforestation and conversion of land for agricultural and urban development purposes. The species is present in a few protected areas.[1]
Uses
The timber of Drimycarpus luridus is locally used in making beams. It is considered durable.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e de Kok, R. (2024). "Drimycarpus luridus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024: e.T220754209A220912142. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2024-1.RLTS.T220754209A220912142.en. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
- ^ a b c "Drimycarpus luridus (Hook.f.) Ding Hou". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
- ^ a b c Kochummen, K. M. (1996). "Drimycarpus Hook.f.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M.; Saw, L. G. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 2. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 20–21. ISBN 983-9592-56-4.
- ^ Hooker, J. D. (1879). The Flora of British India. Vol. 2. London: L. Reeve & Co. p. 34. Retrieved 18 February 2025.