Prasoxylon rigidum

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
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Sapindales
Family:	Meliaceae
Genus:	Prasoxylon
Species:	P. rigidum
Binomial name
Prasoxylon rigidum (Ridl.) Mabb. (2021)
Synonyms[1]
Chisocheton rigidus Ridl. (1929) Dysoxylum rigidum (Ridl.) Mabb. (1982)

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]