Biology:Chisocheton amabilis
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Short description: Species of tree
| Chisocheton amabilis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Chisocheton |
| Species: | C. amabilis
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| Binomial name | |
| Chisocheton amabilis Miq.[1]
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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.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Chisocheton amabilis Miq.". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2718883. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
- ↑ Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton amabilis Miq.". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. et al.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 119–120. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
Wikidata ☰ Q15542481 entry
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