Biology:Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis
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Short description: Species of tree
| Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis | |
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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. maxilla-pisticis
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| Binomial name | |
| Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis Mabb.[1]
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Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet maxilla-pisticis is from the Latin meaning "shark jaw", referring to the shape of the young leaves.[2]
Description
The tree grows up to 45 metres (150 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 90 centimetres (35 in). Fruits are red-brown, round, up to 9 cm (4 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis is found in Borneo and the Philippines . Its habitat is lowland rain forest.[2]
References
- ↑ "Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis Mabb.". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2718961. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis 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. 128–129. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
Wikidata ☰ Q15543119 entry
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