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Chisocheton amabilis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Sapindales
Family:	Meliaceae
Genus:	Chisocheton
Species:	C. amabilis
Binomial name
Chisocheton amabilis Miq.
Synonyms
Chisocheton hackenbergii Harms Chisocheton illustris Ridl.

Chisocheton amabilis is a tree in the family Meliaceae. It grows up to 17 metres (60 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 10 centimetres (4 in). The bark is grey-green. The fragrant flowers are white, sometimes pink-tipped. The fruits are round, pink ripening to bright red, up to 4 cm (2 in) in diameter. The specific epithet amabilis is from the Latin meaning 'lovely'. Habitat is peatswamp and riparian forests from sea-level to 20 metres (100 ft) altitude. C. amabilis is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.

References

1. ^ "Chisocheton amabilis Miq". The Plant List. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
2. Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton amabilis Miq.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.; Kiew, Ruth (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 119–120. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 9 February 2014.

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• Chisocheton
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• Trees of Peninsular Malaysia
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• Taxa named by Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel
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