Chisocheton macranthus
species of plant
Chisocheton macranthus is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet macranthus is from the Greek meaning 'large-flowered'.
Description
Chisocheton macranthus grows up to 20 m (70 ft) tall with a trunk diameter (DBH) of up to 30 cm (12 in). The young twigs and branches are up to 4 cm (1.6 in) thick; intermediate between mesocaul and pachycaul. The once-pinnate leaves of this and all Chisocheton species is indeterminate, producing a pair of new leaflets from a circinate bud at the tip of the leaf every few weeks. The flowers are creamy-pink. The fruits are recurved, up to 12 cm (5 in) in diameter.
Distribution and habitat
Chisocheton macranthus is native to Borneo and the Philippines. Its habitat is lowland rain forests from sea level to 400 m (1,300 ft) altitude.
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