Chisocheton patens is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet patens is from the Latin meaning "spreading", referring to the inflorescence.[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: | Chisocheton |
| Species: | C. patens
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Description edit
The tree grows up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 70 centimetres (28 in). The bark is pale greenish to black. The flowers are fragrant. The fruits are roundish, up to 5 cm (2 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat edit
Chisocheton patens is found in Thailand and Malesia. Its habitat is lowland rain forests from sea-level to 500 metres (1,600 ft) altitude.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b "Chisocheton patens Blume". The Plant List. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
- ^ a b c Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton patens Blume". 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. 132–133. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
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