Kingdom Plantae Family Meliaceae Rank Species | Order Sapindales Genus Dysoxylum | |
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Similar Dysoxylum alliaceum, Dysoxylum mollissimum, Dysoxylum parasiticum, Dysoxylum excelsum, Dysoxylum densiflorum | ||
Dysoxylum macrocarpum is a tree in the Meliaceae family. The specific epithet macrocarpum is from the Greek meaning "large fruit".
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Description
The tree grows up to 33 metres (110 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 50 centimetres (20 in). The bark is grey-green. The flowers are creamy-white to orangeish. The fruits are orange-red, round to pear-shaped, up to 10 cm (4 in) in diameter.
Distribution and habitat
Dysoxylum macrocarpum is found in Thailand and Malesia. Its habitat is forests from sea-level to 1,800 metres (6,000 ft) altitude.
References
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