Dysoxylum flavescens
| Dysoxylum flavescens | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Dysoxylum |
| Species: | D. flavescens |
| Binomial name | |
| Dysoxylum flavescens Hiern[1] | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
Dysoxylum flavescens is a tree in the Meliaceae family. The specific epithet flavescens is from the Latin meaning "yellowish", referring to the petals.[2]
Description
The tree grows up to 33 metres (110 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 70 centimetres (28 in). The bark is brown. The flowers are creamy-yellow. The fruits are reddish orange, roundish, at least 4 cm (2 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Dysoxylum flavescens is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is rain forest from sea-level to 1,700 metres (6,000 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Dysoxylum flavescens Hiern". The Plant List. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
- 1 2 3 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Dysoxylum flavescens Hiern" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.; Kiew, Ruth. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 165. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
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