Chisocheton patens
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Summary
Source: WikipediaChisocheton patens is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet patens is from the Latin meaning 'spreading', referring to the inflorescence.
Description
A tree. It grows 35 m tall. The trunk can be 70 cm across. The bark is pale green to black. The flowers are spreading and have a scent. The fruit are round and 7 cm across.
Edible Uses
The round fruits are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 500 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam,
Synonyms
Chisocheton barbatus C. DC.and several others
References (2)
- Suwardi, A. B., et al, 2020, Wild edible fruits generate substantial income for local people of the Gunung Leuser National Park, Aceh Tamiang Region. Ethnobotany Research & Applications 20:11
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
