Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
rubiginosa
ID:
637450

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.W.Benn.) H.J.Lam

Source:
cmp

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Ann. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg 42: 204 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636782



Common Names

  • Dacryodes rubiginosa
  • Rubiginosa Dacryodes
  • Rubiginosa Dacryodes Tree


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Synonyms

  • Canarium rubiginosum A.W.Benn. [unknown]

Description

Dacryodes rubiginosa (also called Rusty Dacryodes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Burseraceae family. It is a medium-sized tree, typically reaching a height of 8–15 m (26–49 ft). It is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America and is found in moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dacryodes rubiginosa is used as a food source, for its medicinal properties, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dacrydium rubiginosa has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dacryodes rubiginosa is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is propagated from seed. The seeds are sown in a nursery bed and the seedlings are transplanted to the field when they are about one year old.

Where to Find Dacryodes rubiginosa

Dacryodes rubiginosa is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Dacryodes rubiginosa FAQ

What are the common names of Dacryodes rubiginosa?

Rusty Dacryodes

What is the native range of Dacryodes rubiginosa?

South America

What is the growth habit of Dacryodes rubiginosa?

It is a tree that grows up to 25 meters in height

Species in the Dacryodes genus

Dacryodes acutipyrena, Dacryodes belemensis, Dacryodes breviracemosa, Dacryodes chimantensis, Dacryodes colombiana, Dacryodes costanensis, Dacryodes costata, Dacryodes crassipes, Dacryodes cupularis, Dacryodes cuspidata, Dacryodes dungii, Dacryodes edilsonii, Dacryodes elmeri, Dacryodes excelsa, Dacryodes expansa, Dacryodes glabra, Dacryodes granatensis, Dacryodes incurvata, Dacryodes kingii, Dacryodes kostermansii, Dacryodes kukachkana, Dacryodes laxa, Dacryodes longifolia, Dacryodes macrocarpa, Dacryodes microcarpa, Dacryodes multijuga, Dacryodes negrensis, Dacryodes nervosa, Dacryodes nitens, Dacryodes occidentalis, Dacryodes olivifera, Dacryodes papuana, Dacryodes paraensis, Dacryodes patentinervia, Dacryodes peruviana, Dacryodes puberula, Dacryodes roraimensis, Dacryodes rostrata, Dacryodes rubiginosa, Dacryodes rugosa, Dacryodes sclerophylla, Dacryodes steyermarkii, Dacryodes hopkinsii, Dacryodes uruts-kunchae, Dacryodes patrona, Dacryodes amplectans, Dacryodes epimedia, Dacryodes frangens, Dacryodes hydriflora, Dacryodes maguipensis,

Species in the Burseraceae family

Ambilobea madagascariensis, Aucoumea klaineana, Beiselia mexicana, Boswellia globosa, Boswellia ameero, Boswellia bullata, Boswellia carteri, Boswellia dalzielii, Boswellia dioscoridis, Boswellia elongata, Boswellia frereana, Boswellia microphylla, Boswellia nana, Boswellia neglecta, Boswellia ogadensis, Boswellia ovalifoliolata, Boswellia papyrifera, Boswellia pirottae, Boswellia popoviana, Boswellia rivae, Boswellia sacra, Boswellia serrata, Boswellia socotrana, Bursera roseana, Bursera silviae, Bursera toledoana, Bursera altijuga, Bursera amplifolia, Bursera angustata, Bursera aptera, Bursera arida, Bursera ariensis, Bursera aromatica, Bursera aspleniifolia, Bursera attenuata, Bursera bicolor, Bursera biflora, Bursera bipinnata, Bursera bolivarii, Bursera bonetii, Bursera brunea, Bursera cerasifolia, Bursera chemapodicta, Bursera cinerea, Bursera citronella, Bursera collina, Bursera confusa, Bursera copallifera, Bursera coyucensis, Bursera crenata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2755173: Based on the initial data import
Herman Johannes Lam (1892-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Lam' in the authors string.
Alfred William Bennett (1833-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.W.Benn.' in the authors string.