Biology:Dysoxylum pachyrhache
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Short description: Species of tree
| Dysoxylum pachyrhache | |
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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. pachyrhache
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| Binomial name | |
| Dysoxylum pachyrhache Merr.[1]
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| Synonyms[1] | |
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Dysoxylum pachyrhache is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet pachyrhache is from the Greek meaning "thick axis", referring to the axis width of the inflorescence.[2]
Description
The tree grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 40 centimetres (16 in). The bark is chocolate-brown. The scented flowers are cream-coloured. The fruits are orange-red, somewhat pear-shaped, and grow up to 8 cm (3 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Dysoxylum pachyrhache is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is rain forest from sea-level to 1,600 metres (5,000 ft) elevation.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Dysoxylum pachyrhache Merr.". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2789955. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Dysoxylum pachyrhache Merr.". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. et al.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 171–172. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
Wikidata ☰ Q15545882 entry
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