Dysoxylum pachyrhache is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet pachyrhache is from the Greek meaning 'thick axis', referring to the axis width of the inflorescence.[2]
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Sapindales |
Family: | Meliaceae |
Genus: | Dysoxylum |
Species: | D. pachyrhache
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Binomial name | |
Dysoxylum pachyrhache | |
Synonyms[1] | |
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Description
editThe 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, and grow up to 8 cm (3 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editDysoxylum pachyrhache is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is rain forest from sea-level to 1,600 metres (5,000 ft) elevation.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "Dysoxylum pachyrhache Merr". The Plant List. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
- ^ a b c Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Dysoxylum pachyrhache Merr.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.; Kiew, Ruth (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 171–172. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2014.