Biology:Chisocheton crustularii

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Short description: Species of tree

Chisocheton crustularii
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Meliaceae
Genus: Chisocheton
Species:
C. crustularii
Binomial name
Chisocheton crustularii
Mabb.[1]

Chisocheton crustularii is a tree in the family Meliaceae. It grows up to 8 metres (30 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 8 centimetres (3 in). The bark is greyish. The flowers are white. The specific epithet crustularii is from the Latin meaning "pastry maker", referring to the tart-shaped flower disc. Habitat is rain forest. C. crustularii is endemic to Borneo and known only from Sarawak.[2]

References

  1. "Chisocheton crustularii Mabb.". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2718905. Retrieved 10 February 2014. 
  2. Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton crustularii Mabb.". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. et al.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 121. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 10 February 2014. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15543137 entry