Chisocheton crustularii
| Chisocheton crustularii | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Chisocheton |
| Species: | C. crustularii |
| Binomial name | |
| Chisocheton crustularii Mabb.[1] | |
Chisocheton crustularii is a tree in the Meliaceae family. It grows up to 8 metres (30 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 8 centimetres (3 in). The bark is greyish. The flowers are white. The specific epithet crustularii is from the Latin meaning "pastry maker", referring to the tart-shaped flower disc. Habitat is rain forest. C. crustularii is endemic to Borneo and known only from Sarawak.[2]
References
- ↑ "Chisocheton crustularii Mabb.". The Plant List. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
- ↑ Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton crustularii Mabb." (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. p. 121. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
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