Chisocheton erythrocarpus

Chisocheton erythrocarpus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Meliaceae
Genus: Chisocheton
Species:
C. erythrocarpus
Binomial name
Chisocheton erythrocarpus

Chisocheton erythrocarpus is a tree in the family Meliaceae.[3][4] The specific epithet erythrocarpus is from the Greek meaning 'red-fruited'.[5]

Description

The tree grows up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 40 centimetres (16 in). The bark is dark grey to chocolate brown. The flowers are creamy-white. The fruits are round, yellow (blood-red when ripe), up to 6 cm (2 in) in diameter.[5]

Distribution and habitat

Chisocheton erythrocarpus is found in Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo and the Philippines. The habitat is coastal forest.[5]

Phytochemicals

Eight previously unknown limonoids were identified via spectroscopy in the fruits of C. erythrocarpus gathered in Malaysia. These compounds were dubbed erythrocarpines after the species epithet.

The same study tested several preparations of C. erythrocarpus extract as larvicidal agent against Aedes aegypti mosquitoes; they found that 1000 ppm DCM extract resulted in 100% mortality of larva 24 hours after exposure.[6]

References

  1. ^ Oldfield, S. (2020). "Chisocheton erythrocarpus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T149621257A149822181. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T149621257A149822181.en. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  2. ^ "Chisocheton erythrocarpus Hiern". The Plant List. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
  3. ^ "Chisocheton erythrocarpus Hiern". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  4. ^ "Chisocheton erythrocarpus Hiern". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton erythrocarpus Hiern". 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. p. 123. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
  6. ^ Ngadni, Muhammad Afiq; Chong, Soon-Lim; Hazni, Hazrina; Asib, Norhayu; Ishak, Intan Haslina; Mohmad Misnan, Norazlan; Supratman, Unang; Awang, Khalijah (2024-06-01). "Limonoids from the fruits of Chisocheton erythrocarpus and their mosquito larvicidal activities". Phytochemistry. 222: 114092. doi:10.1016/j.phytochem.2024.114092. ISSN 0031-9422.
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