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Castanopsis borneensis

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Castanopsis borneensis is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet borneensis is from the Latin, meaning "of Borneo".[2]

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.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Castanopsis borneensis is endemic to Borneo.[1][2] Its habitat is lowland dipterocarp and kerangas forests from sea-level to 200 m (700 ft) altitude.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Castanopsis borneensis". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 13 Jul 2016.
  2. ^ 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. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 3. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 8, 9. ISBN 983-2181-06-2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 13 Jul 2016.
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Castanopsis borneensis: Brief Summary

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Castanopsis borneensis is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet borneensis is from the Latin, meaning "of Borneo".

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