Drimycarpus maximus
| Drimycarpus maximus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Anacardiaceae |
| Subfamily: | Anacardioideae |
| Genus: | Drimycarpus |
| Species: | D. maximus |
| Binomial name | |
| Drimycarpus maximus Kochummen[1] | |
Drimycarpus maximus is a tree of Borneo in the cashew and sumac family Anacardiaceae. The specific epithet maximus is from the Latin meaning "greatest", referring to the large leaves and fruits.[2]
Description
Drimycarpus maximus grows as a tree up to 23 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). Its smooth bark is coloured grey. The leaves measure up to 35.5 cm (14 in) long. The oblong fruits measure up to 2 cm (1 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Drimycarpus maximus is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests.[2]
References
- ↑ "Drimycarpus maximus Kochummen". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 Jul 2015 – via The Plant List.
- 1 2 3 Kochummen, K. M. (1996). "Drimycarpus maximus Kochummen" (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. 21, 22. ISBN 983-9592-56-4. Retrieved 19 Jul 2015.
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