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Dacryodes expansa

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Dacryodes expansa
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D. expansa
Binomial name
Dacryodes expansa

Dacryodes expansa is a tree in the family Burseraceae. The specific epithet expansa is from the Latin meaning "spread out", referring to the structure of the petals.[3]

Description

Dacryodes expansa grows as a small tree. The buds are reddish brown. The leaves consist of four leaflets.[3]

Distribution and habitat

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

References

  1. ^ a b "Dacryodes expansa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. 1998. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
  2. ^ "Dacryodes expansa (Ridl.) H.J.Lam". The Plant List. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
  3. ^ a b c Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Dacryodes expansa (Ridl.) H.J.Lam" (PDF). 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. 67–68. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 7 May 2014.