Dysoxylum rugulosum
| Dysoxylum rugulosum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Dysoxylum |
| Species: | D. rugulosum |
| Binomial name | |
| Dysoxylum rugulosum King[1] | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
Dysoxylum rugulosum is a tree in the Meliaceae family. The specific epithet rugulosum is from the Latin meaning "small wrinkles", referring to the surface of the leaflets.[2]
Description
The tree grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 20 centimetres (8 in). The bark is brown. The sweetly scented flowers are yellowish. The fruits are orange, multi-lobed, up to 5 cm (2 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Dysoxylum rugulosum is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is rain forests from sea-level to 2,050 metres (6,700 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Dysoxylum rugulosum King". The Plant List. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
- 1 2 3 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Dysoxylum rugulosum King" (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. 175–176. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
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