Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis

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

Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis is a tree in the Meliaceae family. The specific epithet maxilla-pisticis is from the Latin meaning "shark jaw", referring to the shape of the young leaves.[2]

Description

The tree grows up to 45 metres (150 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 90 centimetres (35 in). Fruits are red-brown, round, up to 9 cm (4 in) in diameter.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis is found in Borneo and the Philippines. Its habitat is lowland rain forest.[2]

References

  1. "Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis Mabb.". The Plant List. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis 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. pp. 128–129. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 18 February 2014.


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