Chisocheton medusae
| Chisocheton medusae | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Chisocheton |
| Species: | C. medusae |
| Binomial name | |
| Chisocheton medusae Airy Shaw[1] | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Chisocheton medusae is a tree in the Meliaceae family. The specific epithet medusae refers to the mythological Medusa and alludes to the shape of the flower petals.[2]
Description
The tree grows up to 28 metres (90 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The bark is black. The flowers are white. The fruits are golden-brown, up to 13 cm (5 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Chisocheton medusae is endemic to Borneo. The habitat is lowland rain forests from sea-level to 400 metres (1,300 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Chisocheton medusae Airy Shaw". The Plant List. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- 1 2 3 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton medusae Airy Shaw" (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. 130–131. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
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