Dysoxylum pachyrhache

Dysoxylum pachyrhache
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Meliaceae
Genus: Dysoxylum
Species: D. pachyrhache
Binomial name
Dysoxylum pachyrhache
Merr.[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Epicharis pachyrhachis (Merr.) Harms

Dysoxylum pachyrhache is a tree in the Meliaceae family. The specific epithet pachyrhache is from the Greek meaning "thick axis", referring to the axis width of the inflorescence.[2]

Description

The tree grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 40 centimetres (16 in). The bark is chocolate-brown. The scented flowers are cream-coloured. The fruits are orange-red, somewhat pear-shaped, up to 8 cm (3 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Dysoxylum pachyrhache is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is rain forest from sea-level to 1,600 metres (5,000 ft) altitude.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Dysoxylum pachyrhache Merr.". The Plant List. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Dysoxylum pachyrhache Merr." (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. pp. 171–172. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 4 March 2014.


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