| Chisocheton medusae | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Chisocheton |
| Species: | C. medusae |
| Binomial name | |
| Chisocheton medusae Airy Shaw | |
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Chisocheton medusae is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet medusae refers to the mythological Medusa and alludes to the shape of the flower petals.
Description
The tree grows up to 28 metres (90 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The bark is black. The flowers are white. The fruits are golden-brown, up to 13 cm (5 in) in diameter.
Distribution and habitat
Chisocheton medusae is endemic to Borneo. The habitat is lowland rain forests from sea-level to 400 metres (1,300 ft) altitude.
References
- ^ "Chisocheton medusae Airy Shaw". The Plant List. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ^ Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton medusae Airy Shaw". 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. pp. 130–131. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
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| Chisocheton medusae | |
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