Castanopsis microphylla

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

Castanopsis microphylla
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fagales
Family: Fagaceae
Genus: Castanopsis
Species:
C. microphylla
Binomial name
Castanopsis microphylla
Soepadmo[1]

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. "Castanopsis microphylla". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 Jul 2016.
  2. Soepadmo, E.; Julia, L.; Go, Rusea (2000). "Castanopsis microphylla Soepadmo". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 3. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 23–24. ISBN 983-2181-06-2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 18 Jul 2016.


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