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Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis

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Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Meliaceae
Genus: Chisocheton
Species:
C. maxilla-pisticis
Binomial name
Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis

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

Description

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ "Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis Mabb". The Plant List. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
  2. ^ a b c Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis Mabb.". 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). Vol. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 128–129. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2014.