Dysoxylum cauliflorum
# Dysoxylum cauliflorum

Dysoxylum cauliflorum is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet cauliflorum is from the Latin meaning "flowers on the trunk".

## Description

The tree grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 50 centimetres (20 in). The bark is grey. The sweetly scented flowers are white, pinkish or cream. The fruits are red, shaped like a top, up to 4 cm (2 in) in diameter.

## Distribution and habitat

Dysoxylum cauliflorum is found in Indochina, Thailand and Malesia. Its habitat is a variety of forests from sea-level to 1,500 metres (5,000 ft) altitude.

