Chisocheton tomentosus
| Chisocheton tomentosus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Chisocheton |
| Species: | C. tomentosus
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| Binomial name | |
| Chisocheton tomentosus | |
Chisocheton tomentosum is a rainforest tree of the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra belonging to the family Meliaceae.[1][2] It grows in lowland and hill dipterocarp forests.[1]
Description
Chisocheton tomentosum is a rarely branching, pachycaulous tree up to 21 metres (69 ft) in height, but rarely exceeding 20 cm (7.9 in) diameter at breast height (DBH). It is myrmecophilic, with a symbiotic relationship with certain species of ants. The once-pinnate, indeterminate leaf blades (laminae) are up to 2 m (6 ft 7 in) in length in rosettes at the top of the trunk and the few vertical branches (reiterations), with additionally a stalk (petiole) to 20 cm (7.9 in) long. It is dioecious, with separate male and female trees.[2]
References
- ^ a b c Oldfield, S. (2023). "Chisocheton tomentosus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T34287A212030746. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T34287A212030746.en. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ a b Mabberley, D.J.; Pannel, C.M.; Singh, A.M. (1995). "Chisocheton tomentosum". Flora Malesiana. 12 (1): 143–144.