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

Chisocheton velutinus is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet velutinus is from the Latin meaning 'velvety', referring to the indumentum of the leaves and fruits.

Description

The tree grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 8 centimetres (3 in). The flowers are cream-coloured. The fruits are yellow turning red, round, up to 4 cm (2 in) in diameter.

Distribution and habitat

Chisocheton velutinus is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is rain forests from sea-level to 650 metres (2,000 ft) altitude.

References

1. "Chisocheton velutinus Mabb". The Plant List. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
2. ^ Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton velutinus 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. pp. 140, 141–142. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 27 February 2014.

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