Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis

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

Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis is a tree in the Meliaceae family. The specific epithet maxilla-pisticis is from the Latin meaning "shark jaw", referring to the shape of the young leaves.^[2]

Description

The tree grows up to 45 metres (150 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 90 centimetres (35 in). Fruits are red-brown, round, up to 9 cm (4 in) in diameter.^[2]

Distribution and habitat

Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis is found in Borneo and the Philippines. Its habitat is lowland rain forest.^[2]

References

↑ "Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis Mabb". The Plant List. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
1 2 3 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis 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. 128–129. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 18 February 2014.

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

[TFSS-2] 1 2 3 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis 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. 128–129. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 18 February 2014.