Dysoxylum rigidum

Dysoxylum rigidum is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet rigidum is from the Latin meaning "rigid", likely referring to the leaflets.[2]

Dysoxylum rigidum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Meliaceae
Genus: Dysoxylum
Species:
D. rigidum
Binomial name
Dysoxylum rigidum
Synonyms[1]
  • Chisocheton rigidus Ridl.

Description

The tree grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 60 centimetres (24 in). The bark is reddish-grey and when slashed releases an onion-like scent. The fruits are pink to purplish-brown, roundish, up to 2.8 cm (1 in) in diameter.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Dysoxylum rigidum is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland rain forest from sea-level to 260 metres (1,000 ft) altitude.[2]

References

  1. "Dysoxylum rigidum (Ridl.) Mabb". The Plant List. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
  2. Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Dysoxylum rigidum (Ridl.) 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. 174–175. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 5 March 2014.


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