Chisocheton sarawakanus
Chisocheton sarawakanus is a tree in the family Meliaceae. It is named for Malaysia's Sarawak state.[2]
| Chisocheton sarawakanus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Chisocheton |
| Species: | C. sarawakanus |
| Binomial name | |
| Chisocheton sarawakanus | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
Description
The tree grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The bark is coloured fawn to chocolate. The sweetly scented flowers are white. The fruits are crimson, roundish, up to 4 cm (2 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Chisocheton sarawakanus is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is rain forests from sea-level to 250 metres (800 ft) altitude.[2]
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References
- "Chisocheton sarawakanus (C.DC.) Harms". The Plant List. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
- Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton sarawakanus (C.DC.) Harms". 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. 138–139, 141. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
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