Pseudocarapa crassa
| Pseudocarapa crassa | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Pseudocarapa |
| Species: | P. crassa |
| Binomial name | |
| Pseudocarapa crassa (Mabb.) Mabb. (2021) | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
| Dysoxylum crassum Mabb. (1994) | |
Pseudocarapa crassa is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet crassum is from the Latin meaning 'thick', referring to the parts of the flowers.[3]
Description
The tree grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 45 centimetres (20 in). The bark is fawn-coloured to dark purplish brown. The sweetly scented flowers are pale green to creamy-white. The fruits are round, at least 3 cm (1 in) in diameter.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Pseudocarapa crassa is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is dipterocarp and kerangas forests from 700 metres (2,300 ft) to 1,150 metres (4,000 ft) elevation.[3]
References
- ^ Oldfield, S. (2022). "Dysoxylum crassum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T175697035A186560612. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T175697035A186560612.en. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ Pseudocarapa crassa (Mabb.) Mabb. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ a b c Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Dysoxylum crassum 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. 158–160. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2014.