| Chisocheton macranthus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Chisocheton |
| Species: | C. macranthus |
| Binomial name | |
| Chisocheton macranthus (Merr.) Airy Shaw | |
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Chisocheton macranthus is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet macranthus is from the Greek meaning 'large-flowered'.
Description
The tree grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The young twigs and branches are up to 1.5 inches (four centimeters) thick; intermediate between mesocaul and pachycaul. The flowers are creamy-pink. The fruits are recurved, up to 12 cm (5 in) in diameter.
Distribution and habitat
Chisocheton macranthus is found in Borneo and the Philippines. The habitat is lowland rain forests from sea-level to 400 metres (1,300 ft) altitude.
References
- ^ "Chisocheton macranthus (Merr.) Airy Shaw". The Plant List. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ^ Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton macranthus (Merr.) Airy Shaw". 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. 126, 128. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- Mabberley, D.J. (August 30, 1979). "The Species of Chitocheton (Meliaceae)". Bulletin of the British Museum of Natural History. 6 (4): 308.
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| Chisocheton macranthus | |
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