Castanopsis microphylla

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Castanopsis microphylla
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C. microphylla
Binomial name
Castanopsis microphylla

Castanopsis microphylla is a tree in the beech family Fagaceae. The specific epithet microphylla is from the Greek meaning "small-leaved".[2]

Description

Castanopsis microphylla grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). The bark is smooth, occasionally flaky. The coriaceous leaves measure up to 8 cm (3 in) long. Its ovoid nuts measure up to 1.5 cm (0.6 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Castanopsis microphylla is endemic to Borneo.[1][2] Its habitat is lowland dipterocarp to lower montane forests up to 1,600 m (5,200 ft) altitude.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Castanopsis microphylla". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 Jul 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d Soepadmo, E.; Julia, L.; Go, Rusea (2000). "Castanopsis microphylla Soepadmo" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 3. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 23–24. ISBN 983-2181-06-2. Retrieved 18 Jul 2016.