Chisocheton erythrocarpus

Chisocheton erythrocarpus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Meliaceae
Genus: Chisocheton
Species: C. erythrocarpus
Binomial name
Chisocheton erythrocarpus
Hiern[1]

Chisocheton erythrocarpus is a tree in the Meliaceae family. The specific epithet erythrocarpus is from the Greek meaning "red-fruited".[2]

Description

The tree grows up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 40 centimetres (16 in). The bark is dark grey to chocolate brown. The flowers are creamy-white. The fruits are round, yellow (blood-red when ripe), up to 6 cm (2 in) in diameter.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Chisocheton erythrocarpus is found in Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo and the Philippines. The habitat is coastal forest.[2]

References

  1. "Chisocheton erythrocarpus Hiern". The Plant List. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton erythrocarpus Hiern" (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. 123. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 14 February 2014.


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