Chisocheton lansiifolius

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

Chisocheton lansiifolius is a tree in the Meliaceae family. The specific epithet lansiifolius is from the Latin, meaning leaves resembling those of the genus Lansium, specifically Lansium parasiticum.^[2]

Description

The tree grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 25 centimetres (10 in). The bark is dark brown. The flowers are creamy-white to pinkish. Fruits are red, roundish, up to 7 cm (3 in) in diameter.^[2]

Distribution and habitat

Chisocheton lansiifolius is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is rain forests, including peatswamp forests, from sea-level to 1,050 metres (3,000 ft) altitude.^[2]

References

↑ "Chisocheton lansiifolius Mabb". The Plant List. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
1 2 3 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton lansiifolius 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. pp. 125–126, 127. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 18 February 2014.

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[TPL-1] "Chisocheton lansiifolius Mabb". The Plant List. Retrieved 18 February 2014.

[TFSS-2] 1 2 3 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton lansiifolius 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. pp. 125–126, 127. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 18 February 2014.