''Dacryodes elmeri'' is a species of tree in the family ''

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''. It is named for the American botanist Adolph Elmer.

Description

''Dacryodes elmeri'' has a trunk diameter of up to . The fruits are

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and measure up to long.

Distribution and habitat

''Dacryodes elmeri'' is

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and is very uncommon. Its habitat is lowland forests.

References

elmeri Endemic flora of Borneo Trees of Borneo Plants described in 1932 Flora of the Borneo lowland rain forests Taxa named by Herman Johannes Lam {{rosid-tree-stub