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Chisocheton amabilis

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Chisocheton amabilis is a tree in the Meliaceae family. It grows up to 17 metres (60 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 10 centimetres (4 in). The bark is grey-green. The fragrant flowers are white, sometimes pink-tipped. The fruits are round, pink ripening to bright red, up to 4 cm (2 in) in diameter. The specific epithet amabilis is from the Latin meaning "lovely". Habitat is peatswamp and riparian forests from sea-level to 20 metres (100 ft) altitude. C. amabilis is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.

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Chisocheton amabilis Wikipedia


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