Dysoxylum brachybotrys
# Dysoxylum brachybotrys

Dysoxylum brachybotrys is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet brachybotrys is from the Greek meaning "short bunch", referring to the inflorescence.

## Description

The tree grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 15 centimetres (6 in). The flowers are cream-coloured. The fruits are red when ripe, pear-shaped, up to 3.5 cm (1 in) long.

## Distribution and habitat

Dysoxylum brachybotrys is found in Borneo and the Philippines. Its habitat is forests from sea-level to 1,200 metres (4,000 ft) altitude.

