Biology:Prasoxylon rigidum
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Short description: Species of tree
| Prasoxylon rigidum | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Missing taxonomy template (fix): | Prasoxylon |
| Species: | Template:Taxonomy/PrasoxylonP. rigidum
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| Template:Taxonomy/PrasoxylonPrasoxylon rigidum (Ridl.) Mabb. (2021)
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Prasoxylon 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
Prasoxylon rigidum is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland rain forest from sea-level to 260 metres (1,000 ft) elevation.[2]
References
- ↑ "Prasoxylon rigidum (Ridl.) Mabb.". Plants of the World Online. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77222475-1. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ↑ 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.
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