Walsura dehiscens is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet dehiscens means 'splitting open', referring to the fruit.[2]
| Walsura dehiscens | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Walsura |
| Species: | W. dehiscens
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| Binomial name | |
| Walsura dehiscens T.Clark[1]
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Description
editWalsura 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
editWalsura dehiscens is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is hill and lowland forests to elevations of about 1,000 m (3,300 ft).[2]
References
edit- ^ "Walsura dehiscens". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- ^ a b c 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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