Chisocheton setosus

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

Chisocheton setosus is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet setosus is from the Latin meaning "with bristly hairs", referring to the fruits.[2]

Description

The tree grows up to 5.5 metres (20 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 8 centimetres (3 in). The unripe fruits are pale yellow.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Chisocheton setosus is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is rain forest.[2]

References

"Chisocheton setosus Ridl". The Plant List. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton setosus Ridl.". 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. p. 141. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2014.

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[TPL-1] "Chisocheton setosus Ridl". The Plant List. Retrieved 25 February 2014.

[TFSS-2] Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton setosus Ridl.". 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. p. 141. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2014.