Chisocheton macranthus

Chisocheton macranthus is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet macranthus is from the Greek meaning "large-flowered".[2]

Chisocheton macranthus
D. J. Mabberley demonstrating a leaf and infructescence of Chisocheton macranthus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Meliaceae
Genus: Chisocheton
Species:
C. macranthus
Binomial name
Chisocheton macranthus
Synonyms[1]
  • Clemensia macrantha Merr.

Description

The tree grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The flowers are creamy-pink. The fruits are recurved, up to 12 cm (5 in) in diameter.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Chisocheton macranthus is found in Borneo and the Philippines. The habitat is lowland rain forests from sea-level to 400 metres (1,300 ft) altitude.[2]

References
  1. "Chisocheton macranthus (Merr.) Airy Shaw". The Plant List. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
  2. Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton macranthus (Merr.) Airy Shaw". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.; Kiew, Ruth (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 126, 128. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2014.


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