Dysoxylum carolinae
Dysoxylum carolinae is a tree in the family Meliaceae. It is named for the English botanist Caroline Pannell.[2]
| Dysoxylum carolinae | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Dysoxylum |
| Species: | D. carolinae |
| Binomial name | |
| Dysoxylum carolinae | |
Description
The tree grows up to 45 metres (150 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 110 centimetres (40 in). The bark is grey to dark brown. The flowers are citronella-scented. The fruits are orange-red, roundish, up to 8 cm (3 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Dysoxylum carolinae is found in Vietnam and western Malesia. Its habitat is forests from sea-level to 1,100 metres (4,000 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- "Dysoxylum carolinae Mabb". The Plant List. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
- Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Dysoxylum carolinae 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). 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 155–156. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
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