Drypetes oliveri, commonly known as the Indian olive, is a lesser-known tree species. It belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family. The tree is native to tropical regions of India. Its seeds are rich in oil, used in traditional medicine. The wood is durable and valued in local crafts. This species plays a role in soil conservation and biodiversity.
Botanists and taxonomists formalised the classification of two giant tree species in South America, identifying a brand-new genus in the high-altitude cloud forests and rediscovering an endangered canopy...
