Chisocheton setosus

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

Chisocheton setosus is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet setosus is from the Latin meaning 'with bristly hairs', referring to the fruits.

Description

The tree grows up to 5.5 metres (20 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 8 centimetres (3 in). The unripe fruits are pale yellow.

Distribution and habitat

Chisocheton setosus is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is rain forest.

References

  1. ↑ "Chisocheton setosus Ridl". The Plant List. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton setosus 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. p. 141. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2014.