Dysoxylum rigidum
| Dysoxylum rigidum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Dysoxylum |
| Species: | D. rigidum |
| Binomial name | |
| Dysoxylum rigidum (Ridl.) Mabb.[1] | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Dysoxylum rigidum is a tree in the Meliaceae family. The specific epithet rigidum is from the Latin meaning "rigid", likely referring to the leaflets.[2]
Description
The tree grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 60 centimetres (24 in). The bark is reddish-grey and when slashed releases an onion-like scent. The fruits are pink to purplish-brown, roundish, up to 2.8 cm (1 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Dysoxylum rigidum is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland rain forest from sea-level to 260 metres (1,000 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Dysoxylum rigidum (Ridl.) Mabb.". The Plant List. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
- 1 2 3 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Dysoxylum rigidum (Ridl.) Mabb." (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. 174–175. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
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