Chisocheton velutinus
| Chisocheton velutinus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Chisocheton |
| Species: | C. velutinus |
| Binomial name | |
| Chisocheton velutinus Mabb.[1] | |
Chisocheton velutinus is a tree in the Meliaceae family. The specific epithet velutinus is from the Latin meaning "velvety", referring to the indumentum of the leaves and fruits.[2]
Description
The tree grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 8 centimetres (3 in). The flowers are cream-coloured. The fruits are yellow turning red, round, up to 4 cm (2 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Chisocheton velutinus is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is rain forests from sea-level to 650 metres (2,000 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- ↑ "Chisocheton velutinus Mabb.". The Plant List. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- 1 2 3 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton velutinus 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. 140,141–142. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
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