Castanopsis borneensis
| Castanopsis borneensis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fagales |
| Family: | Fagaceae |
| Genus: | Castanopsis |
| Species: | C. borneensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Castanopsis borneensis | |
Castanopsis borneensis is a species of tree in the family Fagaceae.[2][3] The specific epithet borneensis is from the Latin, meaning 'of Borneo'.[4]
Description
Castanopsis borneensis grows as a tree up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). The bark is smooth or fissured. The coriaceous leaves measure up to 11 cm (4 in) long. Its ovoid nuts measure up to 2 cm (0.8 in) long.[4]
Distribution and habitat
Castanopsis borneensis is endemic to Borneo.[2][4] Its habitat is lowland dipterocarp and kerangas forests, to 200 m (700 ft) altitude.[4]
References
- ^ Strijk, J.S.; Ling, C.Y.; Khoo, E.; Julia, S. (2024). "Castanopsis borneensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024: e.T138592445A225154869. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2024-1.RLTS.T138592445A225154869.en. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ a b c "Castanopsis borneensis King". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ "Castanopsis borneensis". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000: Leiden, the Netherlands. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ a b c d Soepadmo, E.; Julia, L.; Go, Rusea (2000). "Castanopsis borneensis King". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 3. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 8, 9. ISBN 983-2181-06-2.