Chisocheton patens | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Sapindales |
Family: | Meliaceae |
Genus: | Chisocheton |
Species: | C. patens |
Binomial name | |
Chisocheton patens Blume |
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Chisocheton patens is a tree in the Meliaceae family. The specific epithet is from the Latin meaning "spreading", referring to the inflorescence.
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.
Chisocheton patens is found in Thailand and Malesia. Its habitat is lowland rain forests from sea-level to 500 metres (1,600 ft) altitude.