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Chisocheton velutinus

Chisocheton velutinus is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet ' is from the Latin meaning 'velvety', referring to the indumentum of the leaves and fruits.

Description

The tree grows up to tall with a trunk diameter of up to . The flowers are cream-coloured. The fruits are yellow turning red, round, up to in diameter.

Distribution and habitat

Chisocheton velutinus is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is rain forests from sea-level to altitude.

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