Kingdom Plantae Rank Species Family Meliaceae | Genus Walsura Order Sapindales Species W. pinnata | |
Similar Chisocheton, Dysoxylum, Hopea, Aglaia, Baccaurea | ||
Walsura pinnata is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet pinnata is from the Latin meaning "feather-like", referring to the leaves.
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Description
Walsura pinnata grows up to 37 metres (120 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 38 centimetres (15 in). The bark is smooth and pale. The fruits are reddish when fresh, round to ovoid and measure up to 2.8 cm (1 in) in diameter.
Distribution and habitat
Walsura pinnata grows naturally in southern China, Indochina and Malesia. Its habitat is lowland rainforest.
References
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