Chisocheton pentandrus
(Blanco) Merr.
Meliaceae Edible: ?
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Summary
Source: WikipediaChisocheton pentandrus is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet pentandrus is from the Greek meaning 'five man', referring to the five stamens of each flower.
Description
A tree. It grows 40 m tall. The trunk is 60 cm across. It can have buttresses 60 cm tall. The flowers are cream coloured and have a scent. The fruit are round and 2.1 cm across.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand,
Other Uses
The oil (from the seed?) is used as a hair cosmetic.
Synonyms
Chisocheton microcarpus Koord. & ValetonChisocheton parvifoliolus Merr.Chisocheton philippinus (Turcz.) HarmsDasycoleum philippinum Turcz.Trichilia pentandra Blanco
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
