Dysoxylum pachyrhache
Dysoxylum pachyrhache is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet pachyrhache is from the Greek meaning "thick axis", referring to the axis width of the inflorescence.[2]
| Dysoxylum pachyrhache | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Dysoxylum |
| Species: | D. pachyrhache |
| Binomial name | |
| Dysoxylum pachyrhache | |
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Description
The tree grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 40 centimetres (16 in). The bark is chocolate-brown. The scented flowers are cream-coloured. The fruits are orange-red, somewhat pear-shaped, and grow up to 8 cm (3 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Dysoxylum pachyrhache is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is rain forest from sea-level to 1,600 metres (5,000 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- "Dysoxylum pachyrhache Merr". The Plant List. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
- Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Dysoxylum pachyrhache Merr.". 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. 171–172. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
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