Dryobalanops
(from drys, a tree, balanos, an acorn, and ops, appearance; in allusion to the species being a tree bearing acorn-like fruits). Camphor-tree. ORD. Dipterocarpeae. A large resinous camphor-bearing stove evergreen tree, native of Sumatra.
D. aromatica (aromatic). fl. yellow, in panicles. l. obtusely acuminated, elliptic, entire, coriaceous, shining. h. 100ft. This tree furnishes a liquid called Camphor Oil, and a crystalline solid known as Sumatra Camphor. It is highly prized by the Chinese.