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Chisocheton granatum is a tree in the Meliaceae family. The specific epithet granatum is from the Latin meaning "pomegranate", referring to the shape of the fruit.
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Description
The tree grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 17 centimetres (7 in). The bark is pale. The flowers are creamy-white. Fruits are roundish, red-brown, up to 9 cm (4 in) in diameter.
Distribution and habitat
Chisocheton granatum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is hill forests from 900 metres (3,000 ft) to 1,500 metres (5,000 ft) altitude.
References
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