| Chisocheton erythrocarpus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Chisocheton |
| Species: | C. erythrocarpus |
| Binomial name | |
| Chisocheton erythrocarpus | |
Chisocheton erythrocarpus is a tree in the family Meliaceae . [3] [4] The specific epithet erythrocarpus is from the Greek meaning 'red-fruited'. [5]
The tree grows up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 40 centimetres (16 in). The bark is dark grey to chocolate brown. The flowers are creamy-white. The fruits are round, yellow (blood-red when ripe), up to 6 cm (2 in) in diameter. [5]
Chisocheton erythrocarpus is found in Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo and the Philippines. The habitat is coastal forest. [5]
Eight previously unknown limonoids were identified via spectroscopy in the fruits of C. erythrocarpus gathered in Malaysia. These compounds were dubbed erythrocarpines after the species epithet.
The same study tested several preparations of C. erythrocarpus extract as larvicidal agent against Aedes aegypti mosquitoes; they found that 1000 ppm DCM extract resulted in 100% mortality of larva 24 hours after exposure. [6]
Limonoids are phytochemicals of the triterpenoid class which are abundant in sweet or sour-scented citrus fruit and other plants of the families Cucurbitaceae, Rutaceae, and Meliaceae. Certain limonoids are antifeedants such as azadirachtin from the neem tree.
Madhuca utilis is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet utilis means 'useful', referring to the timber.
Diospyros borneensis is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. It grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall. Twigs are reddish brown when young, drying black. Inflorescences bear up to 20 flowers. The fruits are round, drying black, up to 4.2 cm (2 in) in diameter. The tree is named for Borneo. Habitat is forests from sea-level to 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) altitude. D. borneensis is found in Peninsular Thailand, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.
Diospyros coriacea is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. The specific epithet coriacea means 'leathery', referring to the leaves. The species is native to Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo.
Diospyros kurzii is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. It grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall. Twigs dry to black. The fruits are ellipsoid, up to 1.2 cm (0.5 in) long. The tree is named for the German botanist and curator W. S. Kurz. Habitat is lowland forests. D. kurzii is found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Burma, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, the Philippines and Maluku.
Diospyros lateralis is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. It grows up to 17 metres (60 ft) tall. Inflorescences bear up to three flowers. The fruits are round to ovoid, up to 2.6 cm (1 in) in diameter. The specific epithet lateralis is from the Latin meaning 'lateral', referring to the position of the inflorescences on the stem. Habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests. D. lateralis is found in Thailand, Sumatra and Borneo.
Diospyros plectosepala is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. The specific epithet plectosepala means 'twisted sepal'.
Chisocheton is a genus of trees in the family Meliaceae. The genus name comes from the Greek schizos and chiton meaning "split tunic", referring to the lobed staminal tube of C. patens. Their range is from India and tropical China, throughout Malesia and south to New South Wales and Vanuatu.
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.
Chisocheton granatum is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet granatum is from the Latin meaning 'pomegranate', referring to the shape of the fruit.
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.
Chisocheton macranthus is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet macranthus is from the Greek meaning 'large-flowered'.
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.
Chisocheton pentandrus is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet pentandrus is from the Greek meaning 'five man', referring to the five stamens of each flower.
Chisocheton velutinus is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet velutinus is from the Latin meaning 'velvety', referring to the indumentum of the leaves and fruits.
Epicharis cuneata is a tree in the family Meliaceae.
Dysoxylum flavescens is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet flavescens is from the Latin meaning 'yellowish', referring to the petals.
Dysoxylum grande is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet grande is from the Latin meaning 'large'.
Lannea welwitschii is a species of tree in the family Anacardiaceae. It is native to the tropical rainforests of West and Central Africa. The timber is used to make furniture and utensils and for many other purposes, the fruits can be eaten, and the bark is used to produce a dye, for making rope and in traditional medicine.
Reinwardtiodendron cinereum is a tree in the family Meliaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. The specific epithet cinereum means 'ashen', referring to the leaves' colour on drying.
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