Biology:Dysoxylum rigidum

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Short description: Species of tree

Dysoxylum rigidum
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Meliaceae
Genus: Dysoxylum
Species:
D. rigidum
Binomial name
Dysoxylum rigidum
(Ridl.) Mabb.[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Chisocheton rigidus Ridl.

Dysoxylum rigidum is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet rigidum is from the Latin meaning "rigid", likely referring to the leaflets.[2]

Description

The tree grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 60 centimetres (24 in). The bark is reddish-grey and when slashed releases an onion-like scent. The fruits are pink to purplish-brown, roundish, up to 2.8 cm (1 in) in diameter.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Dysoxylum rigidum is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland rain forest from sea-level to 260 metres (1,000 ft) altitude.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Dysoxylum rigidum (Ridl.) Mabb.". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2780145. Retrieved 5 March 2014. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Dysoxylum rigidum (Ridl.) 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. 174–175. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 5 March 2014. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15544615 entry