Biology:Dysoxylum papillosum

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Short description: Species of tree

Dysoxylum papillosum
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Meliaceae
Genus: Dysoxylum
Species:
D. papillosum
Binomial name
Dysoxylum papillosum
King[1]

Dysoxylum papillosum is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet papillosum is from the Latin meaning "pimpled", referring to the leaf surface when dry.[2]

Description

The tree grows up to 6 metres (20 ft) tall. The bark is grey-green. The fruits are orange-red, pear-shaped, at least 3 cm (1 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Dysoxylum papillosum is found in Peninsular Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is rain forests at around 500 metres (1,600 ft) altitude.[2]

References

  1. "Dysoxylum papillosum King". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2780110. Retrieved 5 March 2014. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Dysoxylum papillosum King". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. et al.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 172–173. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 5 March 2014. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15546226 entry