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Chisocheton setosus

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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.[2]

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.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Chisocheton setosus is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is rain forest.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Chisocheton setosus Ridl". The Plant List. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  2. ^ a b c 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 983-2181-89-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2014.