Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
excelsa
ID:
637397

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Kongel. Danske Vidensk. Selsk. Skr. 6: 116 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636729

Common Names

  • Balsam Apple
  • Balsam Pear
  • Balsam Tree

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Synonyms

  • Pistacia occidentalis Baill. [unknown]
  • Amyris hexandra Ham. [unknown]
  • Bursera acuminata Willd. [unknown]
  • Dacryodes hexandra Griseb. [unknown]
  • Elemifera hexandra (Ham.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Dacryodes excelsa (also called Tall 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 excelsa 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

The flower of Dacryodes excelsa is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dacryodes excelsa is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can reach up to 40 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a warm, moist environment.

Where to Find Dacryodes excelsa

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

Dacryodes excelsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dacryodes excelsa?

Dacryodes excelsa

Where is Dacryodes excelsa found?

Dacryodes excelsa is found in South America

What type of habitat does Dacryodes excelsa prefer?

Dacryodes excelsa 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,

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