Canarium decumanum

Canarium decumanum is a tree in the family Burseraceae. The specific epithet decumanum is from the Latin meaning "greatest", referring to the tree's size.^[2]

Description

Canarium decumanum grows up to 54 metres (180 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 150 centimetres (60 in). The grey bark is smooth to scaly. The flowers are yellow-brown. The fruits are ellipsoid and measure up to 8.5 cm (3 in) long.^[2]

Distribution and habitat

Canarium decumanum grows naturally in Borneo, the Moluccas and New Guinea. Its habitat is lowland forests.^[2]

References

^ a b "Canarium decumanum Gaertn". The Plant List. Retrieved 26 April 2014.
^ a b c Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Canarium decumanum Gaertn.". 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. p. 52. ISBN 978-983-9592-34-4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 26 April 2014.