Dipterocarpus is a genus of flowering plants and the type genus of family Dipterocarpaceae. The genus has about 70 species, occurring in Southeast Asia. It is an important component of dipterocarp forests. Its generic name comes from Greek and means `two-winged fruits`. The greatest diversity of Dipterocarpus species occurs on Borneo, with many .....
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• (n.) A genus of trees found in the East Indies, some species of which produce a fragrant resin, other species wood oil. The fruit has two long wings.
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Dip`te·ro·car'pus noun [ New Latin , from Greek ... with two wings + ... fruit.]
(Botany) A genus of trees found in the East Indies, some species of which produce a fragrant resin, other species wood oil. The fruit has two long wings.
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