Dysoxylum brachybotrys

Dysoxylum brachybotrys
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Sapindales
Family:	Meliaceae
Genus:	Dysoxylum
Species:	D. brachybotrys
Binomial name
	Dysoxylum brachybotrys; Merr.
Synonyms
	Dysoxylum brachystachys Ridl.;

Dysoxylum brachybotrys is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet brachybotrys is from the Greek meaning "short bunch", referring to the inflorescence.^[2]

Description[]

The tree grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 15 centimetres (6 in). The flowers are cream-coloured. The fruits are red when ripe, pear-shaped, up to 3.5 cm (1 in) long.^[2]

Distribution and habitat[]

Dysoxylum brachybotrys is found in Borneo and the Philippines. Its habitat is forests from sea-level to 1,200 metres (4,000 ft) altitude.^[2]

References[]

^ ^a ^b "Dysoxylum brachybotrys Merr". The Plant List. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
^ ^a ^b ^c Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Dysoxylum brachybotrys Merr.". 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. pp. 154–155. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 28 February 2014.

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[TPL-1] "Dysoxylum brachybotrys Merr". The Plant List. Retrieved 28 February 2014.

[TFSS-2] Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Dysoxylum brachybotrys Merr.". 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. pp. 154–155. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 28 February 2014.

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