Chisocheton granatum

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

Chisocheton granatum is a tree in the Meliaceae family. The specific epithet granatum is from the Latin meaning "pomegranate", referring to the shape of the fruit.^[2]

Description

The tree grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 17 centimetres (7 in). The bark is pale. The flowers are creamy-white. Fruits are roundish, red-brown, up to 9 cm (4 in) in diameter.^[2]

Distribution and habitat

Chisocheton granatum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is hill forests from 900 metres (3,000 ft) to 1,500 metres (5,000 ft) altitude.^[2]

References

↑ "Chisocheton granatum Mabb". The Plant List. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
1 2 3 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton granatum Mabb." (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. 124. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 16 February 2014.

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[TPL-1] "Chisocheton granatum Mabb". The Plant List. Retrieved 16 February 2014.

[TFSS-2] 1 2 3 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton granatum Mabb." (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. 124. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 16 February 2014.