Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
kingii
ID:
637410

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) Kalkman

Source:
cmp

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Fl. Males. 5: 224 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636742

Common Names

  • Balsam Apple
  • Balsam Pear
  • Balsam Tree

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Synonyms

  • Santiria floribunda King [illegitimate]
  • Dacryodes floribunda (King) H.J.Lam [unknown]

Description

Dacryodes kingii (also called King's Dacrydium, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. It grows up to 25 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 kingii is used as a food source, for its medicinal properties, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dacryodes kingii 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 kingii 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 kingii

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

Dacryodes kingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dacryodes kingii?

Dacryodes kingii

Where is Dacryodes kingii found?

Dacryodes kingii is found in South America

What type of habitat does Dacryodes kingii prefer?

Dacryodes kingii 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2755135: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Cornelis Kalkman (1928-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kalkman' in the authors string.