Dalrympelea grandis

Dalrympelea grandis is a plant in the family Staphyleaceae. It is native to Borneo.

Description

Dalrympelea grandis grows as a tree up to tall with a trunk diameter of up to. The greyish bark is smooth. The leathery leaves are oblong to ovate and measure up to long and up to wide. The, in, feature yellow flowers. The roundish fruits measure up to long.

Taxonomy

Dalrympelea grandis was first described as Turpinia grandis in 1960 by B. L. van der Linden in Flora Malesiana. In 2010, botanist A. T. Nor-Ezzawanis transferred the species to the genus Dalrympelea. The type specimen was collected near the Kiau River in Borneo. The specific epithet grandis means 'large', referring to the leaves.

Distribution and habitat

Dalrympelea grandis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is on hills or by rivers.