Kingdom Plantae Family Meliaceae Rank Species | Order Sapindales Genus Dysoxylum | |
Similar Dysoxylum mollissimum, Dysoxylum parasiticum, Dysoxylum densiflorum, Dysoxylum | ||
Dysoxylum rigidum is a tree in the Meliaceae family. The specific epithet rigidum is from the Latin meaning "rigid", likely referring to the leaflets.
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Description
The tree grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 60 centimetres (24 in). The bark is reddish-grey and when slashed releases an onion-like scent. The fruits are pink to purplish-brown, roundish, up to 2.8 cm (1 in) in diameter.
Distribution and habitat
Dysoxylum rigidum is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland rain forest from sea-level to 260 metres (1,000 ft) altitude.
References
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