Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis

Short description: Species of tree

Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis

Scientific classification
Kingdom:  | Plantae
Clade:  | Tracheophytes
Clade:  | Angiosperms
Clade:  | Eudicots
Clade:  | Rosids
Order:  | Sapindales
Family:  | Meliaceae
Genus:  | Chisocheton
Species:  |

C. maxilla-pisticis

Binomial name
Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis

Mabb.[1]

Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet maxilla-pisticis is from the Latin meaning "shark jaw", referring to the shape of the young leaves.[2]

## Description

The tree grows up to 45 metres (150 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 90 centimetres (35 in). Fruits are red-brown, round, up to 9 cm (4 in) in diameter.[2]

## Distribution and habitat

Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis is found in Borneo and the Philippines . Its habitat is lowland rain forest.[2]

## References

1. ↑ "Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis Mabb.". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2718961. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis Mabb.". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. et al.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 128–129. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 18 February 2014.

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