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 Script error: No such module "convert". elevation.[1]

Species

As of May 2014Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The Plant List recognises 63 accepted species (including infraspecific names):[2][3]

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