Walsura Dehiscens
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''Walsura dehiscens'' is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The
specific epithet In taxonomy, binomial nomenclature ("two-term naming system"), also called nomenclature ("two-name naming system") or binary nomenclature, is a formal system of naming species of living things by giving each a name composed of two parts, bot ...
''dehiscens'' means 'splitting open', referring to the fruit.


Description

''Walsura dehiscens'' grows up to tall, occasionally to . The smooth bark is grey. The leaves measure up to long. The are in thyrses. The immature fruits are winged.


Distribution and habitat

''Walsura dehiscens'' is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is hill and lowland forests to elevations of about .


References

dehiscens Endemic flora of Borneo Plants described in 1994 {{Meliaceae-stub