Drimycarpus maximus

Drimycarpus maximus
Conservation status
Critically Endangered  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Sapindales
Family:	Anacardiaceae
Genus:	Drimycarpus
Species:	D. maximus
Binomial name
Drimycarpus maximus Kochummen[2]

Drimycarpus maximus is a tree of Borneo in the family Anacardiaceae. The specific epithet maximus means 'greatest', referring to the large leaves and fruits.^[3]

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 (0.8 in) long.^[3]

Distribution and habitat

Drimycarpus maximus is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak.^[1] Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests.^[3]

Conservation

Drimycarpus maximus has been assessed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by being in a confined area which is subject to logging and plantation activity. The species is not present in any protected area.^[1]

References

1. Julia, S. (2021). "Drimycarpus maximus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T190825930A190825970. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
2. "Drimycarpus maximus". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
3. Kochummen, K. M. (1996). "Drimycarpus maximus Kochummen". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M.; Saw, L. G. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 2. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 21, 22. ISBN 983-9592-56-4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 19 Jul 2015.