Biology:Chisocheton velutinus
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Short description: Species of tree
| Chisocheton velutinus | |
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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. velutinus
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| Binomial name | |
| Chisocheton velutinus Mabb.[1]
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Chisocheton velutinus is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet velutinus is from the Latin meaning "velvety", referring to the indumentum of the leaves and fruits.[2]
Description
The tree grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 8 centimetres (3 in). The flowers are cream-coloured. The fruits are yellow turning red, round, up to 4 cm (2 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Chisocheton velutinus is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is rain forests from sea-level to 650 metres (2,000 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- ↑ "Chisocheton velutinus Mabb.". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2719026. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton velutinus 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. 140, 141–142. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
Wikidata ☰ Q15542307 entry
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