Dacryodes costata


Dacryodes costata is a tree in the family Burseraceae. The specific epithet :wikt:costatus is from the Latin meaning "ribbed", likely referring to the prominent veins on the leaf underside.

Description

Dacryodes costata grows up to tall with a trunk diameter of up to. The grey-brown bark is smooth to flaky. The flowers are white. The fruits are ellipsoid or :wikt:ovoid|ovoid and measure up to long.

Distribution and habitat

Dacryodes costata grows naturally in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Borneo and the Philippines. Its habitat is lowland and hill forests from sea-level to altitude.