Castanopsis endertii
| Castanopsis endertii | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Fagales |
| Family: | Fagaceae |
| Genus: | Castanopsis |
| Species: | C. endertii |
| Binomial name | |
| Castanopsis endertii Hatus. ex Soepadmo[1] | |
Castanopsis endertii is a tree in the beech family Fagaceae. It is named for the Dutch botanist and plant collector Frederik Endert.[2]
Description
Castanopsis endertii grows as a tree up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). The brownish bark is slightly fissured with ring-like features. The coriaceous leaves measure up to 18 cm (7 in) long. Its roundish, edible nuts measure up to 3.5 cm (1.4 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Castanopsis endertii is endemic to Borneo.[1][2] Its habitat is montane forests up to 2,500 m (8,200 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Castanopsis endertii". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 Jul 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 Soepadmo, E.; Julia, L.; Go, Rusea (2000). "Castanopsis endertii Hatus. ex 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. p. 14. ISBN 983-2181-06-2. Retrieved 14 Jul 2016.
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