Castanopsis hypophoenicea
| Castanopsis hypophoenicea | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Fagales |
| Family: | Fagaceae |
| Genus: | Castanopsis |
| Species: | C. hypophoenicea |
| Binomial name | |
| Castanopsis hypophoenicea (Seemen) Soepadmo[1] | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Castanopsis hypophoenicea is a tree in the beech family Fagaceae. The specific epithet hypophoenicea is from the Latin (and Greek) meaning "crimson beneath", referring to the indumentum on the leaf underside.[2]
Description
Castanopsis hypophoenicea grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). The greyish bark is rough, sometimes smooth. The coriaceous leaves measure up to 17 cm (7 in) long. Its ovoid or ellipsoid nuts measure up to 6 cm (2.4 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Castanopsis hypophoenicea is endemic to Borneo.[1][2] Its habitat is dipterocarp forests up to 800 m (2,600 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 "Castanopsis hypophoenicea". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 Jul 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 Soepadmo, E.; Julia, L.; Go, Rusea (2000). "Castanopsis hypophoenicea (Seemen) 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. 18, 19. ISBN 983-2181-06-2. Retrieved 17 Jul 2016.
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