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Chisocheton macranthus is a tree in the Meliaceae family. The specific epithet macranthus is from the Greek meaning "large-flowered".
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Description
The tree grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The flowers are creamy-pink. The fruits are recurved, up to 12 cm (5 in) in diameter.
Distribution and habitat
Chisocheton macranthus is found in Borneo and the Philippines. The habitat is lowland rain forests from sea-level to 400 metres (1,300 ft) altitude.
References
Chisocheton macranthus Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA