Walsura dehiscens

Walsura dehiscens is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet dehiscens means "splitting open", referring to the fruit.[2]

Walsura dehiscens
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Meliaceae
Genus: Walsura
Species:
W. dehiscens
Binomial name
Walsura dehiscens
T.Clark[1]

Description

Walsura dehiscens grows up to 9 metres (30 ft) tall, occasionally to 13 m (40 ft). The smooth bark is grey. The leaves measure up to 16 cm (6 in) long. The inflorescences are in thyrses. The immature fruits are winged.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Walsura dehiscens is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is hill and lowland forests to elevations of about 1,000 m (3,300 ft).[2]

References

  1. "Walsura dehiscens". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  2. Mabberley, David J.; Pannell, Caroline M. (2007). "Walsura Roxb.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.; Kiew, Ruth (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 207, 208, 210.


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