Dysoxylum papillosum
Dysoxylum papillosum is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet papillosum is from the Latin meaning "pimpled", referring to the leaf surface when dry.[2]
| Dysoxylum papillosum | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Dysoxylum |
| Species: | D. papillosum |
| Binomial name | |
| Dysoxylum papillosum | |
Description
The tree grows up to 6 metres (20 ft) tall. The bark is grey-green. The fruits are orange-red, pear-shaped, at least 3 cm (1 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Dysoxylum papillosum is found in Peninsular Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is rain forests at around 500 metres (1,600 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- "Dysoxylum papillosum King". The Plant List. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
- Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Dysoxylum papillosum King". 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. 172–173. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
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