Prasoxylon rigidum is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet rigidum is from the Latin meaning 'rigid', likely referring to the leaflets.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Prasoxylon |
| Species: | P. rigidum
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| Binomial name | |
| Prasoxylon rigidum | |
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Description
editThe 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
editPrasoxylon rigidum is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland rain forest from sea-level to 260 metres (1,000 ft) elevation.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Prasoxylon rigidum (Ridl.) Mabb". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ a b c Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Dysoxylum rigidum (Ridl.) Mabb.". 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. 174–175. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
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