Chisocheton velutinus

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

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. [2]

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Description

The tree grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 8 centimetres (3 in). The flowers are cream-coloured. The fruits are yellow turning red, round, up to 4 cm (2 in) in diameter. [2]

Distribution and habitat

Chisocheton velutinus is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is rain forests from sea-level to 650 metres (2,000 ft) altitude. [2]

References

  1. ↑ "Chisocheton velutinus Mabb". The Plant List . Retrieved 27 February 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton velutinus 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. 140, 141–142. ISBN   978-983-2181-89-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 27 February 2014.


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