Chisocheton setosus is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet setosus is from the Latin meaning "with bristly hairs", referring to the fruits.[2]
| Chisocheton setosus | |
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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. setosus
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| Binomial name | |
| Chisocheton setosus | |
Description edit
The tree grows up to 5.5 metres (20 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 8 centimetres (3 in). The unripe fruits are pale yellow.[2]
Distribution and habitat edit
Chisocheton setosus is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is rain forest.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Chisocheton setosus Ridl". The Plant List. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
- ^ a b c Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton setosus Ridl.". 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. 141. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
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