Biology:Castanopsis endertii

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Short description: Species of tree

Castanopsis endertii
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: 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 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) elevation.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q15325999 entry