Chisocheton patens

Chisocheton patens is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet patens is from the Latin meaning "spreading", referring to the inflorescence.[2]

Chisocheton patens
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Meliaceae
Genus: Chisocheton
Species:
C. patens
Binomial name
Chisocheton patens
Synonyms[1]

Description

The tree grows up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 70 centimetres (28 in). The bark is pale greenish to black. The flowers are fragrant. The fruits are roundish, up to 5 cm (2 in) in diameter.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Chisocheton patens is found in Thailand and Malesia. Its habitat is lowland rain forests from sea-level to 500 metres (1,600 ft) altitude.[2]

References

  1. "Chisocheton patens Blume". The Plant List. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
  2. Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton patens Blume". 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. 132–133. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 21 February 2014.


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