Dacryodes

Dacryodes
Fruit of Dacryodes edulis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Burseraceae
Genus: Dacryodes
Vahl[1]
Species

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Dacryodes is a genus of about 60 species of trees in the family Burseraceae. The generic name is from the Greek dakruon meaning "tear(drop)", referring to how resin droplets form on the bark surface.[1]

Description

Dacryodes species grow as shrubs to medium-sized trees. Their bark is smooth to scaly with pale sapwood. Flowers are unisexual. The fruits feature a fleshy and thick pericarp. The fruit of D. rostrata is considered edible in Borneo.[1]

Distribution and habitat

Dacryodes species grow naturally in tropical forests of the Americas, Africa and Asia. The habitats range from lowland to submontane forests from sea-level to 1,500 metres (5,000 ft) elevation.[1]

Species

As of May 2014 The Plant List recognises 63 accepted species (including infraspecific names):[2][3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Dacryodes Vahl". 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. pp. 65–74. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
  2. ^ "Dacryodes". The Plant List. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
  3. ^ "GRIN Taxonomy for Plants". United States Department of Agriculture.
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