Dysoxylum flavescens explained

Dysoxylum flavescens is a tree in the family Meliaceae.^{[1] [2]} The specific epithet Latin: [[:wikt:flavescens|flavescens]] is from the Latin meaning 'yellowish', referring to the petals.

Description

The tree grows up to 33m (108feet) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 70cm (30inches). The bark is brown. The flowers are creamy-yellow. The fruits are reddish orange, roundish, at least 40NaN0 in diameter.

Distribution and habitat

Dysoxylum flavescens is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is rain forest from sea-level to 1700m (5,600feet) altitude.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dysoxylum flavescens Hiern . . n.d. . Plants of the World Online . The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . December 3, 2024.
2. Web site: Dysoxylum flavescens Hiern . . n.d. . Catalogue of Life . Species 2000 . December 3, 2024.