Biology:Dysoxylum macrocarpum

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Short description: Species of tree

Dysoxylum macrocarpum
Dysoxylum macrocarpum Govindoo.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Meliaceae
Genus: Dysoxylum
Species:
D. macrocarpum
Binomial name
Dysoxylum macrocarpum
Synonyms[1]
  • Alliaria macrocarpa (Blume) Kuntze
  • Dysoxylum macrocarpum f. sumatranum Miq.

Dysoxylum macrocarpum is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet macrocarpum is from the Greek meaning "large fruit".[2]

Description

The tree grows up to 33 metres (110 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 50 centimetres (20 in). The bark is grey-green. The flowers are creamy-white to orangeish. The fruits are orange-red, round to pear-shaped, up to 10 cm (4 in) in diameter.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Dysoxylum macrocarpum is found in Thailand and Malesia. Its habitat is forests from sea-level to 1,800 metres (6,000 ft) altitude.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Dysoxylum macrocarpum Blume". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2780047. Retrieved 2 March 2014. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Dysoxylum macrocarpum 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. 166–167. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 2 March 2014. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15544454 entry