Dacryodes

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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 Script error: No such module "Lang". 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]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.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. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Dacryodes". The Plant List. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
  3. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."GRIN Taxonomy for Plants". United States Department of Agriculture.
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