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Chisocheton granatum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Sapindales
Family:	Meliaceae
Genus:	Chisocheton
Species:	C. granatum
Binomial name
Chisocheton granatum Mabb.

Chisocheton granatum is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet granatum is from the Latin meaning 'pomegranate', referring to the shape of the fruit.

Description

The tree grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 17 centimetres (7 in). The bark is pale. The flowers are creamy-white. Fruits are roundish, red-brown, up to 9 cm (4 in) in diameter.

Distribution and habitat

Chisocheton granatum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is hill forests from 900 metres (3,000 ft) to 1,500 metres (5,000 ft) altitude.

References

1. "Chisocheton granatum Mabb". The Plant List. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
2. ^ Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton granatum 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). Vol. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 124. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 16 February 2014.

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