Chisocheton amabilis
| Chisocheton amabilis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Chisocheton |
| Species: | C. amabilis |
| Binomial name | |
| Chisocheton amabilis Miq.[1] | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
Chisocheton amabilis is a tree in the Meliaceae family. It grows up to 17 metres (60 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 10 centimetres (4 in). The bark is grey-green. The fragrant flowers are white, sometimes pink-tipped. The fruits are round, pink ripening to bright red, up to 4 cm (2 in) in diameter. The specific epithet amabilis is from the Latin meaning "lovely". Habitat is peatswamp and riparian forests from sea-level to 20 metres (100 ft) altitude. C. amabilis is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Chisocheton amabilis Miq.". The Plant List. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
- ↑ Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton amabilis Miq." (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.; Kiew, Ruth. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 119–120. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
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