Chisocheton koordersii
| Chisocheton koordersii | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Chisocheton |
| Species: | C. koordersii |
| Binomial name | |
| Chisocheton koordersii Mabb.[1] | |
Chisocheton koordersii is a tree in the Meliaceae family. It is named for the Dutch botanist Sijfert Hendrik Koorders.[2]
Description
The tree grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 60 centimetres (24 in). The bark is brown. The flowers are white. Fruits are reddish, round, up to 5 cm (2 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Chisocheton koordersii is found in Borneo and Sulawesi. Its habitat is rain forests from 10 metres (30 ft) to 600 metres (2,000 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- ↑ "Chisocheton koordersii Mabb.". The Plant List. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- 1 2 3 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton koordersii 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. 124–125. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
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