Dracontomelon costatum
| Dracontomelon costatum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Anacardiaceae |
| Subfamily: | Spondiadoideae |
| Genus: | Dracontomelon |
| Species: | D. costatum |
| Binomial name | |
| Dracontomelon costatum Blume[1] | |
Dracontomelon costatum is a tree in the cashew and sumac family Anacardiaceae. The specific epithet costatum is from the Latin meaning "ribbed", referring to the leaf veins.[2]
Description
Dracontomelon costatum grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 65 cm (26 in). Its bark is cracking in appearance. The flowers are pale yellow. The ovoid to ellipsoid fruits ripen black and measure up to 2 cm (1 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Dracontomelon costatum grows naturally in Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland forests.[2]
References
- ↑ "Dracontomelon costatum Blume". The Plant List. Retrieved 16 Jul 2015.
- 1 2 3 Kochummen, K. M. (1996). "Dracontomelon costatum Blume" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M.; Saw, L. G. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 2. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 17–18. ISBN 983-9592-56-4. Retrieved 16 Jul 2015.
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