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
- ↑ "Chisocheton erythrocarpus Hiern". The Plant List. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
- 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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