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

Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet maxilla-pisticis is from the Latin meaning 'shark jaw', referring to the shape of the young leaves.

Description

The tree grows up to 45 metres (150 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 90 centimetres (35 in). Fruits are red-brown, round, up to 9 cm (4 in) in diameter.

Distribution and habitat

Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis is found in Borneo and the Philippines. Its habitat is lowland rain forest.

References

1. "Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis Mabb". The Plant List. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
2. ^ Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis 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. 128–129. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2014.

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