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Castanopsis densinervia Soepadmo

Castanopsis densinervia

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Castanopsis densinervia is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet densinervia is from the Latin meaning "dense nerves", referring to the leaf venation.[2]

Description

Castanopsis densinervia grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). The greyish bark is smooth. The coriaceous leaves measure up to 12.5 cm (5 in) long. Its ovoid nuts measure up to 3.5 cm (1.4 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Castanopsis densinervia is endemic to Borneo.[1][2] Its habitat is hill dipterocarp to lower montane forests from 1,000 m (3,300 ft) to 1,800 m (6,000 ft) altitude.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Castanopsis densinervia". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 Jul 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d Soepadmo, E.; Julia, L.; Go, Rusea (2000). "Castanopsis densinervia Soepadmo". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 3. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 13–14. ISBN 983-2181-06-2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 14 Jul 2016.
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Castanopsis densinervia: Brief Summary

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Castanopsis densinervia is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet densinervia is from the Latin meaning "dense nerves", referring to the leaf venation.

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