Chisocheton macranthus

Chisocheton macranthus
	D. J. Mabberley demonstrating a leaf and infructescence of Chisocheton macranthus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Sapindales
Family:	Meliaceae
Genus:	Chisocheton
Species:	C. macranthus
Binomial name
	Chisocheton macranthus; (Merr.) Airy Shaw[1]
Synonyms[1]
	Clemensia macrantha Merr.;

Chisocheton macranthus is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet macranthus is from the Greek meaning "large-flowered".[2]

Description

The tree grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The flowers are creamy-pink. The fruits are recurved, up to 12 cm (5 in) in diameter.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Chisocheton macranthus is found in Borneo and the Philippines. The habitat is lowland rain forests from sea-level to 400 metres (1,300 ft) altitude.[2]

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References

"Chisocheton macranthus (Merr.) Airy Shaw". The Plant List. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton macranthus (Merr.) Airy Shaw". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.; Kiew, Ruth (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 126, 128. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2014.

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[TPL-1] "Chisocheton macranthus (Merr.) Airy Shaw". The Plant List. Retrieved 18 February 2014.

[TFSS-2] Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton macranthus (Merr.) Airy Shaw". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.; Kiew, Ruth (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 126, 128. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2014.