Lithocarpus caudatifolius
| Lithocarpus caudatifolius | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Fagales |
| Family: | Fagaceae |
| Genus: | Lithocarpus |
| Species: | L. caudatifolius |
| Binomial name | |
| Lithocarpus caudatifolius (Merr.) Rehder[1] | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Lithocarpus caudatifolius is a tree in the beech family Fagaceae. The specific epithet caudatifolius is from the Latin meaning "leaf with caudate apex".[2]
Description
Lithocarpus caudatifolius grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). The greyish brown bark is smooth, scaly or fissured. The coriaceous leaves measure up to 13 cm (5 in) long. Its brown acorns are ovoid to conical and measure up to 2.5 cm (1.0 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Lithocarpus caudatifolius grows naturally in Borneo, the Philippines and Sulawesi.[1][2] Its habitat is dipterocarp to lower montane forests up to 1,400 m (5,000 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 "Lithocarpus caudatifolius". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 11 Aug 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 Soepadmo, E.; Julia, L.; Go, Rusea (2000). "Lithocarpus caudatifolius (Merr.) Rehder" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 3. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 44–45. ISBN 983-2181-06-2. Retrieved 11 Aug 2016.
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