Dysoxylum macrocarpum

Dysoxylum macrocarpum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Meliaceae
Genus: Dysoxylum
Species: D. macrocarpum
Binomial name
Dysoxylum macrocarpum
Blume[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Alliaria macrocarpa (Blume) Kuntze
  • Dysoxylum macrocarpum f. sumatranum Miq.

Dysoxylum macrocarpum is a tree in the Meliaceae family. The specific epithet macrocarpum is from the Greek meaning "large fruit".[2]

Description

The tree grows up to 33 metres (110 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 50 centimetres (20 in). The bark is grey-green. The flowers are creamy-white to orangeish. The fruits are orange-red, round to pear-shaped, up to 10 cm (4 in) in diameter.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Dysoxylum macrocarpum is found in Thailand and Malesia. Its habitat is forests from sea-level to 1,800 metres (6,000 ft) altitude.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Dysoxylum macrocarpum Blume". The Plant List. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Dysoxylum macrocarpum Blume" (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. 166–167. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
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