Chisocheton granatum

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Chisocheton granatum
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Meliaceae
Genus: Chisocheton
Species:
C. granatum
Binomial name
Chisocheton granatum

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. [2]

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Description

The tree grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 17 centimetres (7 in). The bark is pale. The flowers are creamy-white. Fruits are roundish, red-brown, up to 9 cm (4 in) in diameter. [2]

Distribution and habitat

Chisocheton granatum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is hill forests from 900 metres (3,000 ft) to 1,500 metres (5,000 ft) altitude. [2]

References

  1. ↑ "Chisocheton granatum Mabb". The Plant List . Retrieved 16 February 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton granatum 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. p. 124. ISBN   978-983-2181-89-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 16 February 2014.


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