Castanopsis clemensii
| Castanopsis clemensii | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Fagales |
| Family: | Fagaceae |
| Genus: | Castanopsis |
| Species: | C. clemensii |
| Binomial name | |
| Castanopsis clemensii Soepadmo[1] | |
Castanopsis clemensii is a tree in the beech family Fagaceae. It is named for the American chaplain and plant collector Joseph Clemens.[2]
Description
Castanopsis clemensii grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). The yellowish white bark is smooth or cracked or lenticellate. The coriaceous leaves measure up to 12 cm (5 in) long. Its ellipsoid nuts measure up to 2 cm (0.8 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Castanopsis clemensii is endemic to Borneo.[1][2] Its habitat is lower montane forests up to 1,300 m (4,300 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Castanopsis clemensii". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 13 Jul 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 Soepadmo, E.; Julia, L.; Go, Rusea (2000). "Castanopsis clemensii Soepadmo" (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. 10–12. ISBN 983-2181-06-2. Retrieved 13 Jul 2016.
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