Chisocheton granatum
| Chisocheton granatum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Chisocheton |
| Species: | C. granatum |
| Binomial name | |
| Chisocheton granatum Mabb.[1] | |
Chisocheton granatum is a tree in the Meliaceae family. The specific epithet granatum is from the Latin meaning "pomegranate", referring to the shape of the fruit.[2]
Description
The tree grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 17 centimetres (7 in). The bark is pale. The flowers are creamy-white. Fruits are roundish, red-brown, up to 9 cm (4 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Chisocheton granatum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is hill forests from 900 metres (3,000 ft) to 1,500 metres (5,000 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- ↑ "Chisocheton granatum Mabb.". The Plant List. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
- 1 2 3 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton granatum 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. p. 124. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
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