Chisocheton erythrocarpus

Chisocheton erythrocarpus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
(unranked):	Rosids
Order:	Sapindales
Family:	Meliaceae
Genus:	Chisocheton
Species:	C. erythrocarpus
Binomial name
	Chisocheton erythrocarpus; Hiern[1]

Chisocheton erythrocarpus is a tree in the Meliaceae family. The specific epithet erythrocarpus is from the Greek meaning "red-fruited".^[2]

Description

The tree grows up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 40 centimetres (16 in). The bark is dark grey to chocolate brown. The flowers are creamy-white. The fruits are round, yellow (blood-red when ripe), up to 6 cm (2 in) in diameter.^[2]

Distribution and habitat

Chisocheton erythrocarpus is found in Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo and the Philippines. The habitat is coastal forest.^[2]

References

↑ "Chisocheton erythrocarpus Hiern". The Plant List. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
1 2 3 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton erythrocarpus Hiern" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.; Kiew, Ruth. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 123. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 14 February 2014.

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[TPL-1] "Chisocheton erythrocarpus Hiern". The Plant List. Retrieved 14 February 2014.

[TFSS-2] 1 2 3 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton erythrocarpus Hiern" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.; Kiew, Ruth. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 123. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 14 February 2014.