Drimycarpus maximus

Drimycarpus maximus is a tree of Borneo in the family Anacardiaceae. The specific epithet maximus means 'greatest', referring to the large leaves and fruits.

Description

Drimycarpus maximus grows as a tree up to tall with a trunk diameter of up to. Its smooth bark is coloured grey. The leaves measure up to long. The oblong fruits measure up to long.

Distribution and habitat

Drimycarpus maximus is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests.

Conservation

Drimycarpus maximus has been assessed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by being in a confined area which is subject to logging and plantation activity. The species is not present in any protected area.