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Chisocheton ruber ( Inglês )

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Chisocheton ruber is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet ruber is from the Latin meaning "red", referring to the flowers.[2]

Description

The tree grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 20 centimetres (8 in). The bark is greenish grey or reddish. The sweetly scented flowers are pink to red. The fruits are reddish-brown, shaped like a top, up to 5 cm (2 in) in diameter.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Chisocheton ruber is endemic to Borneo and known only from Sarawak. Its habitat is forests on limestone from 80 metres (300 ft) to 250 metres (800 ft) altitude.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Chisocheton ruber Ridl". The Plant List. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
  2. ^ a b c Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton ruber Ridl.". 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. 136–137. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
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Chisocheton ruber: Brief Summary ( Inglês )

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Chisocheton ruber is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet ruber is from the Latin meaning "red", referring to the flowers.

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