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Chisocheton lansiifolius
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Sapindales
Family:	Meliaceae
Genus:	Chisocheton
Species:	C. lansiifolius
Binomial name
Chisocheton lansiifolius Mabb.

Chisocheton lansiifolius is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet lansiifolius is from the Latin, meaning leaves resembling those of the genus Lansium, specifically Lansium parasiticum.

Description

The tree grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 25 centimetres (10 in). The bark is dark brown. The flowers are creamy-white to pinkish. Fruits are red, roundish, up to 7 cm (3 in) in diameter.

Distribution and habitat

Chisocheton lansiifolius is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is rain forests, including peatswamp forests, from sea-level to 1,050 metres (3,000 ft) altitude.

References

1. "Chisocheton lansiifolius Mabb". The Plant List. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
2. ^ Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton lansiifolius Mabb.". 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. 125–126, 127. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2014.

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