Biology:Castanopsis evansii

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Short description: Species of tree

Castanopsis evansii
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fagales
Family: Fagaceae
Genus: Castanopsis
Species:
C. evansii
Binomial name
Castanopsis evansii
Elmer[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Castanopsis elmeri Merr.
  • Castanopsis woodii Merr.

Castanopsis evansii is a tree in the family Fagaceae. It is named for J. H. Evans, a governor of Puerto Princesa in the Philippines.[2]

Description

Castanopsis evansii grows as a tree up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). The greyish bark is smooth, sometimes flaky. The coriaceous leaves measure up to 17 cm (7 in) long. Its ovoid nuts measure up to 3.5 cm (1.4 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Castanopsis evansii grows naturally in Borneo and the Philippines.[1] Its habitat is dipterocarp forests up to 500 m (1,600 ft) elevation.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Castanopsis evansii" (in en). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/358360-1. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Soepadmo, E.; Julia, L.; Go, Rusea (2000). "Castanopsis evansii Elmer". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 3. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 14–15. ISBN 983-2181-06-2. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSSvol1_3.pdf. Retrieved 14 Jul 2016. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15326166 entry