Chisocheton medusae

Chisocheton medusae is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet medusae refers to the mythological Medusa and alludes to the shape of the flower petals.

Description
The tree grows up to 28 m tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. The bark is black. The flowers are white. The fruits are golden-brown, up to 13 cm in diameter.

Distribution and habitat
Chisocheton medusae is endemic to Borneo. The habitat is lowland rain forests from sea-level to 400 m altitude.