Chisocheton patens
| Chisocheton patens | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Chisocheton |
| Species: | C. patens |
| Binomial name | |
| Chisocheton patens Blume[1] | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Chisocheton patens is a tree in the Meliaceae family. The specific epithet patens is from the Latin meaning "spreading", referring to the inflorescence.[2]
Description
The tree grows up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 70 centimetres (28 in). The bark is pale greenish to black. The flowers are fragrant. The fruits are roundish, up to 5 cm (2 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Chisocheton patens is found in Thailand and Malesia. Its habitat is lowland rain forests from sea-level to 500 metres (1,600 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Chisocheton patens Blume". The Plant List. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
- 1 2 3 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton patens Blume" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.; Kiew, Ruth. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 132–133. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
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