Dysoxylum rugulosum
Dysoxylum rugulosum is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet rugulosum is from the Latin meaning "small wrinkles", referring to the surface of the leaflets.[2]
| Dysoxylum rugulosum | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Dysoxylum |
| Species: | D. rugulosum |
| Binomial name | |
| Dysoxylum rugulosum | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
Description
The tree grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 20 centimetres (8 in). The bark is brown. The sweetly scented flowers are yellowish. The fruits are orange, multi-lobed, up to 5 cm (2 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Dysoxylum rugulosum is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is rain forests from sea-level to 2,050 metres (6,700 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- "Dysoxylum rugulosum King". The Plant List. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
- Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Dysoxylum rugulosum 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. 175–176. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
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