Kingdom Plantae Family Meliaceae Rank Species | Order Sapindales Genus Dysoxylum | |
Similar Dysoxylum alliaceum, Dysoxylum mollissimum, Dysoxylum parasiticum, Dysoxylum excelsum, Dysoxylum densiflorum | ||
Dysoxylum brachybotrys is a tree in the Meliaceae family. The specific epithet brachybotrys is from the Greek meaning "short bunch", referring to the inflorescence.
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Description
The tree grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 15 centimetres (6 in). The flowers are cream-coloured. The fruits are red when ripe, pear-shaped, up to 3.5 cm (1 in) long.
Distribution and habitat
Dysoxylum brachybotrys is found in Borneo and the Philippines. Its habitat is forests from sea-level to 1,200 metres (4,000 ft) altitude.
References
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