Dipterocarpaceae: Characters, Distribution and Affinities

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Characters of Dipterocarpaceae 2. Distribution of Dipterocarpaceae 3. Economic Importance 4. Affinities. Characters of Dipterocarpaceae: Gigantic trees with an abundant resin; coracious leaves; flower actionomorphic, hermaphrodite, hypogynous; sepals 5, polysepalous, persistent; petals 5, polypetalous; stamens many in one to several whorls, slightly polyandrous, carpels 3, syncarpous, superior; Fruit samara enclosed in persistent [...]