Dysoxylum oppositifolium

Dysoxylum oppositifolium is a species of tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet oppositifolium is from the Latin meaning 'opposite leaf', referring to the leaves being on opposite sides of the twig.

Description

The tree grows up to tall with a trunk diameter of up to. The bark is yellow-brown. The flowers are creamish-coloured. The fruits are orange-black, pear-shaped, up to in diameter.

Distribution and habitat

Dysoxylum oppositifolium is found in Borneo, the Philippines, New Guinea and northeast Australia. Its habitat is rain forests from to altitude.