Chisocheton pentandrus subsp. paucijugus explained

Chisocheton pentandrus subsp. paucijugus is a subspecies of Chisocheton pentandrus. It is a tree in the Meliaceae family. The specific epithet Latin: paucijugus is from the Latin meaning 'few yokes', referring to the few leaflets.

Description

The tree grows up to 8m (26feet) tall. The fruits taper at each end.^[1]

Distribution and habitat

Chisocheton pentandrus is found in Thailand and Malesia. Its habitat is wetter forests.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Book: Mabberley . David J. . Sing . Anne M. . March 2007 . Chisocheton pentandrus subsp. paucijugus (Miq.) Mabb. . http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf . Soepadmo . E. . Saw . L. G. . Chung . R. C. K. . Kiew . Ruth . Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak . 6 . 134 . . 978-983-2181-89-7 . (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions) . 22 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130927074942/http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/Resources/Publications/Books/Floras/Tree-Flora-of-Sabah-and-Sarawak.aspx . 27 September 2013 . dead .