Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm. & Maguire
Source:
cmp
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 17(1): 445 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636713
Common Names
- Balsam Apple
- Balsam Pear
- Balsam Tree
Description
Dacryodes chimantensis (also called Chimanta Dacrydium, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to Australia, New Caledonia, and New Zealand. It grows up to 20 m tall, with a trunk up to 0.5 m diameter. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun and is often found in mountain forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dacryodes chimantensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant, making it an ideal choice for dry climates. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dacryodes chimantensis has small, white flowers with four petals and a single stamen. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dacryodes chimantensis is an evergreen tree that grows up to 25 m (82 ft) tall. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Dacryodes chimantensis
Dacryodes chimantensis is native to the tropical forests of Venezuela.
Dacryodes chimantensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dacryodes chimantensis?
Dacryodes chimantensis
Where is Dacryodes chimantensis found?
Dacryodes chimantensis is found in Venezuela
What type of habitat does Dacryodes chimantensis prefer?
Dacryodes chimantensis prefers tropical rainforests
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,