Chisocheton medusae

Chisocheton medusae
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Sapindales
Family:	Meliaceae
Genus:	Chisocheton
Species:	C. medusae
Binomial name
	Chisocheton medusae; Airy Shaw[1]
Synonyms[1]
	Chisocheton medusae f. hiascens Jacobs;

Chisocheton medusae is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet medusae refers to the mythological Medusa and alludes to the shape of the flower petals.[2]

Description

The tree grows up to 28 metres (90 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The bark is black. The flowers are white. The fruits are golden-brown, up to 13 cm (5 in) in diameter.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Chisocheton medusae is endemic to Borneo. The habitat is lowland rain forests from sea-level to 400 metres (1,300 ft) altitude.[2]

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References

"Chisocheton medusae Airy Shaw". The Plant List. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton medusae 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. 130–131. 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 medusae Airy Shaw". The Plant List. Retrieved 18 February 2014.

[TFSS-2] Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton medusae 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. 130–131. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2014.