Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
tomentosus
ID:
603651

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Mabb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 6: 323 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000602983



Common Names

  • Chisocheton tomentosus
  • Tomentosus Chisocheton
  • Chisocheton Tomentosus


Searching for Chisocheton tomentosus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Melia tomentosa Roxb. [unknown]
  • Azedarach tomentosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Chisocheton princeps Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Chisocheton rubiginosus King [unknown]
  • Chisocheton rugosus Pierre [unknown]

Description

Chisocheton tomentosus (also called Woolly Chisocheton, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Meliaceae. It is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 25 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, from India to New Guinea, and is found in lowland and hill forests, up to 1,000 m altitude.

Uses & Benefits

Chisocheton tomentosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chisocheton tomentosus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

Searching for Chisocheton tomentosus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Chisocheton tomentosus is a tropical evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It is typically grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through seed, but cuttings can also be used. The tree should be pruned regularly to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Chisocheton tomentosus

Chisocheton tomentosus is found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Chisocheton tomentosus FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Chisocheton tomentosus?

Chisocheton tomentosus is found in tropical rainforests, from India to the Philippines.

What is the average size of Chisocheton tomentosus?

Chisocheton tomentosus typically grows to a height of 5-10 meters.

What is the leaf shape of Chisocheton tomentosus?

Chisocheton tomentosus has lanceolate-shaped leaves.

Species in the Chisocheton genus

Chisocheton aenigmaticus, Chisocheton amabilis, Chisocheton cauliflorus, Chisocheton celebica, Chisocheton ceramicus, Chisocheton crustularii, Chisocheton cumingianus, Chisocheton curranii, Chisocheton diversifolius, Chisocheton dysoxylifolius, Chisocheton erythrocarpus, Chisocheton gliroides, Chisocheton granatum, Chisocheton grandiflorus, Chisocheton koordersii, Chisocheton lansiifolius, Chisocheton laosensis, Chisocheton lasiocarpus, Chisocheton lasiogynus, Chisocheton longistipitatus, Chisocheton macranthus, Chisocheton macrophyllus, Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis, Chisocheton medusae, Chisocheton mendozai, Chisocheton montanus, Chisocheton novobritannicus, Chisocheton patens, Chisocheton pauciflorus, Chisocheton pellegrinianus, Chisocheton penduliflorus, Chisocheton pentandrus, Chisocheton perakensis, Chisocheton pilosus, Chisocheton pohlianus, Chisocheton polyandrus, Chisocheton rex, Chisocheton ruber, Chisocheton sapindinus, Chisocheton sarasinorum, Chisocheton sarawakanus, Chisocheton sayeri, Chisocheton schoddei, Chisocheton setosus, Chisocheton stellatus, Chisocheton tenuis, Chisocheton tomentosus, Chisocheton velutinus, Chisocheton vindictae, Chisocheton warburgii,

Species in the Meliaceae family

Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2719022: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.