Chisocheton pentandrus subsp. paucijugus

Chisocheton pentandrus subsp. paucijugus is a subspecies of Chisocheton pentandrus. It is a tree in the Meliaceae family. The specific epithet paucijugus is from the Latin meaning "few yokes", referring to the few leaflets.[2]

Chisocheton pentandrus subsp. paucijugus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Meliaceae
Genus: Chisocheton
Species:
C. pentandrus
Subspecies:
C. p. subsp. paucijugus
Trinomial name
Chisocheton pentandrus subsp. paucijugus
Synonyms[1]
  • Chisocheton beccarianus (Baill.) Harms
  • Chisocheton paucijugus Miq.
  • Chisocheton spicatus Hiern
  • Dasycoleum beccarianum Baill.

Description

The tree grows up to 8 metres (30 ft) tall. The fruits taper at each end.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Chisocheton pentandrus is found in Thailand and Malesia. Its habitat is wetter forests.[2]

References
  1. "Chisocheton pentandrus subsp. paucijugus (Miq.) Mabb". The Plant List. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  2. Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton pentandrus subsp. paucijugus (Miq.) Mabb.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.; Kiew, Ruth (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 134. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 22 February 2014.


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