Dysoxylum macrocarpum

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Dysoxylum macrocarpum
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Meliaceae
Genus: Dysoxylum
Species:
D. macrocarpum
Binomial name
Dysoxylum macrocarpum
Synonyms [1]
  • Alliaria macrocarpa(Blume) Kuntze
  • Dysoxylum macrocarpum f. sumatranum Miq.

Dysoxylum macrocarpum is a species of tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet macrocarpum is from the Greek meaning 'large fruit'. [2]

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Description

The tree grows up to 33 metres (110 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 50 centimetres (20 in). The bark is grey-green. The flowers are creamy-white to orangeish. The fruits are orange-red, round to pear-shaped, up to 10 cm (4 in) in diameter. [2]

Distribution and habitat

Dysoxylum macrocarpum is found in Thailand and Malesia. Its habitat is forests from sea-level to 1,800 metres (6,000 ft) altitude. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Dysoxylum macrocarpum Blume". The Plant List . Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Dysoxylum macrocarpum Blume". 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. 166–167. ISBN   978-983-2181-89-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2014.

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