Dysoxylum flavescens
| Dysoxylum flavescens | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Dysoxylum |
| Species: | D. flavescens |
| Binomial name | |
| Dysoxylum flavescens | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
Dysoxylum flavescens is a tree in the family Meliaceae.[3][4] The specific epithet flavescens is from the Latin meaning 'yellowish', referring to the petals.[5]
Description
The tree grows up to 33 metres (110 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 70 centimetres (28 in). The bark is brown. The flowers are creamy-yellow. The fruits are reddish orange, roundish, at least 4 cm (2 in) in diameter.[5]
Distribution and habitat
Dysoxylum flavescens is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is rain forest from sea-level to 1,700 metres (6,000 ft) altitude.[5]
References
- ^ de Kok, R. (2024). "Dysoxylum flavescens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024: e.T211758123A211814206. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ a b "Dysoxylum flavescens Hiern". The Plant List. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
- ^ "Dysoxylum flavescens Hiern". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ "Dysoxylum flavescens Hiern". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ a b c Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Dysoxylum flavescens Hiern". 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. p. 165. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2014.