Biology:Chisocheton erythrocarpus
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Short description: Species of tree
| Chisocheton erythrocarpus | |
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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. erythrocarpus
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| Binomial name | |
| Chisocheton erythrocarpus Hiern[1]
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Chisocheton erythrocarpus is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet erythrocarpus is from the Greek meaning "red-fruited".[2]
Description
The tree grows up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 40 centimetres (16 in). The bark is dark grey to chocolate brown. The flowers are creamy-white. The fruits are round, yellow (blood-red when ripe), up to 6 cm (2 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Chisocheton erythrocarpus is found in Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo and the Philippines . The habitat is coastal forest.[2]
References
- ↑ "Chisocheton erythrocarpus Hiern". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2718918. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton erythrocarpus Hiern". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. et al.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 123. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
Wikidata ☰ Q15544092 entry
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