Biology:Dysoxylum carolinae
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Short description: Species of tree
| Dysoxylum carolinae | |
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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: | Dysoxylum |
| Species: | D. carolinae
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| Binomial name | |
| Dysoxylum carolinae Mabb.[1]
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Dysoxylum carolinae is a tree in the family Meliaceae. It is named for the English botanist Caroline Pannell.[2]
Description
The tree grows up to 45 metres (150 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 110 centimetres (40 in). The bark is grey to dark brown. The flowers are citronella-scented. The fruits are orange-red, roundish, up to 8 cm (3 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Dysoxylum carolinae is found in Vietnam and western Malesia. Its habitat is forests from sea-level to 1,100 metres (4,000 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- ↑ "Dysoxylum carolinae Mabb.". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2779910. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Dysoxylum carolinae 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. 155–156. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
Wikidata ☰ Q15545374 entry
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