Biology:Chisocheton koordersii

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Short description: Species of tree

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

Chisocheton koordersii is a tree in the family Meliaceae. It is named for the Dutch botanist Sijfert Hendrik Koorders.[2]

Description

The tree grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 60 centimetres (24 in). The bark is brown. The flowers are white. Fruits are reddish, round, up to 5 cm (2 in) in diameter.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Chisocheton koordersii is found in Borneo and Sulawesi. Its habitat is rain forests from 10 metres (30 ft) to 600 metres (2,000 ft) altitude.[2]

References

  1. "Chisocheton koordersii Mabb.". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2718943. Retrieved 18 February 2014. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton koordersii 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. 124–125. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 18 February 2014. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15542110 entry