Biology:Chisocheton granatum
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Short description: Species of tree
| Chisocheton granatum | |
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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. granatum
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| Binomial name | |
| Chisocheton granatum Mabb.[1]
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Chisocheton granatum is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet granatum is from the Latin meaning "pomegranate", referring to the shape of the fruit.[2]
Description
The tree grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 17 centimetres (7 in). The bark is pale. The flowers are creamy-white. Fruits are roundish, red-brown, up to 9 cm (4 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Chisocheton granatum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is hill forests from 900 metres (3,000 ft) to 1,500 metres (5,000 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- ↑ "Chisocheton granatum Mabb.". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2718931. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton granatum 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. 124. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
Wikidata ☰ Q15544397 entry
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