title: Chisocheton velutinus
text: # Chisocheton velutinus
  
  Chisocheton velutinus is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet velutinus is from the Latin meaning "velvety", referring to the indumentum of the leaves and fruits.
  
  ## Description
  
  The tree grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 8 centimetres (3 in). The flowers are cream-coloured. The fruits are yellow turning red, round, up to 4 cm (2 in) in diameter.
  
  ## Distribution and habitat
  
  Chisocheton velutinus is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is rain forests from sea-level to 650 metres (2,000 ft) altitude.
  
  