Prasoxylon rigidum
Species of tree
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Prasoxylon rigidum is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet rigidum is from the Latin meaning 'rigid', likely referring to the leaflets.[2]
| Prasoxylon rigidum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Prasoxylon |
| Species: | P. rigidum |
| Binomial name | |
| Prasoxylon rigidum | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Description
The tree grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 60 centimetres (24 in). The bark is reddish-grey and when slashed releases an onion-like scent. The fruits are pink to purplish-brown, roundish, up to 2.8 cm (1 in) in diameter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Prasoxylon rigidum is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland rain forest from sea-level to 260 metres (1,000 ft) elevation.[2]
