Biology:Castanopsis megacarpa
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Short description: Species of tree
| Castanopsis megacarpa | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fagales |
| Family: | Fagaceae |
| Genus: | Castanopsis |
| Species: | C. megacarpa
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| Binomial name | |
| Castanopsis megacarpa Gamble[1]
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Castanopsis megacarpa is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet megacarpa is from the Greek meaning "large fruit".[2]
Description
Castanopsis megacarpa grows as a tree up to 36 metres (120 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 90 cm (35 in). The grey bark is smooth or slightly fissured. The coriaceous leaves measure up to 24 cm (9 in) long. Its roundish or ellipsoid nuts measure up to 7.5 cm (3.0 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Castanopsis megacarpa grows naturally in Thailand, Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore.[1][2] Its habitat is dipterocarp, kerangas or lower montane forests up to 1,400 m (4,600 ft) altitude.[2]
Uses
The wood is locally used in making domestic items.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Castanopsis megacarpa". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://wcsp.science.kew.org/namedetail.do?name_id=35250.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Soepadmo, E.; Julia, L.; Go, Rusea (2000). "Castanopsis megacarpa Gamble". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 3. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 22–23. ISBN 983-2181-06-2. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSSvol1_3.pdf. Retrieved 17 Jul 2016.
Wikidata ☰ Q1048544 entry
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