Dysoxylum oppositifolium explained

Dysoxylum oppositifolium is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet Latin: [[:wikt:oppositifolius|oppositifolium]] is from the Latin meaning 'opposite leaf', referring to the leaves being on opposite sides of the twig.

Description

The tree grows up to 30m (100feet) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 40cm (20inches). The bark is yellow-brown. The flowers are creamish-coloured. The fruits are orange-black, pear-shaped, up to 30NaN0 in diameter.

Distribution and habitat

Dysoxylum oppositifolium is found in Borneo, the Philippines, New Guinea and northeast Australia. Its habitat is rain forests from 300m (1,000feet) to 500m (1,600feet) altitude.

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