Biology:Chisocheton patens
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Short description: Species of tree
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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. patens
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| Chisocheton patens | |
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Chisocheton patens is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet patens is from the Latin meaning "spreading", referring to the inflorescence.[2]
Description
The tree grows up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 70 centimetres (28 in). The bark is pale greenish to black. The flowers are fragrant. The fruits are roundish, up to 5 cm (2 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Chisocheton patens is found in Thailand and Malesia. Its habitat is lowland rain forests from sea-level to 500 metres (1,600 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Chisocheton patens Blume". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2718980. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton patens Blume". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. et al.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 132–133. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
Wikidata ☰ Q15247694 entry
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