Chisocheton lansiifolius explained

Chisocheton lansiifolius is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet Latin: lansiifolius is from the Latin, meaning leaves resembling those of the genus Lansium, specifically Lansium parasiticum.

Description

The tree grows up to 30m (100feet) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 25cm (10inches). The bark is dark brown. The flowers are creamy-white to pinkish. Fruits are red, roundish, up to 70NaN0 in diameter.

Distribution and habitat

Chisocheton lansiifolius is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is rain forests, including peatswamp forests, from sea-level to 1050m (3,450feet) altitude.