[3] Dalrympelea calciphila grows as a tree up to 25 m (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in).

[4] In 2010, botanist A. T. Nor-Ezzawanis transferred the species to the genus Dalrympelea.

The specific epithet calciphila means 'lime-loving', referring to the species' limestone habitat.

[1][3] Dalrympelea calciphila has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List.

It is threatened by mining activities in the hills of Bau District.