title: Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis
text: # Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis
  
  Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet maxilla-pisticis is from the Latin meaning "shark jaw", referring to the shape of the young leaves.
  
  ## Description
  
  The tree grows up to 45 metres (150 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 90 centimetres (35 in). Fruits are red-brown, round, up to 9 cm (4 in) in diameter.
  
  ## Distribution and habitat
  
  Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis is found in Borneo and the Philippines. Its habitat is lowland rain forest.
  
  