Chisocheton pentandrus
| Chisocheton pentandrus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Chisocheton |
| Species: | C. pentandrus |
| Binomial name | |
| Chisocheton pentandrus (Blanco) Merr.[1] | |
| Subspecies | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
Chisocheton pentandrus is a tree in the Meliaceae family. The specific epithet pentandrus is from the Greek meaning "five man", referring to the five stamens of each flower.[2]
Description
The tree grows up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 60 centimetres (24 in). The bark is greenish grey. The flowers are fragrant and cream-coloured. The fruits are round or beaked, up to 2.1 cm (1 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Chisocheton pentandrus is found in Thailand and Malesia.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Chisocheton pentandrus (Blanco) Merr.". The Plant List. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
- 1 2 3 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton pentandrus (Blanco) Merr." (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. 133–135. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
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