Biology:Castanopsis microphylla
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Short description: Species of tree
| Castanopsis microphylla | |
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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. microphylla
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| Binomial name | |
| Castanopsis microphylla Soepadmo[1]
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Castanopsis microphylla is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet microphylla is from the Greek meaning "small-leaved".[2]
Description
Castanopsis microphylla grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). The bark is smooth, occasionally flaky. The coriaceous leaves measure up to 8 cm (3 in) long. Its ovoid nuts measure up to 1.5 cm (0.6 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Castanopsis microphylla is endemic to Borneo.[1][2] Its habitat is lowland dipterocarp to lower montane forests up to 1,600 m (5,200 ft) elevation.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Castanopsis microphylla". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://wcsp.science.kew.org/namedetail.do?name_id=35256.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Soepadmo, E.; Julia, L.; Go, Rusea (2000). "Castanopsis microphylla Soepadmo". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 3. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 23–24. ISBN 983-2181-06-2. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSSvol1_3.pdf. Retrieved 18 Jul 2016.
Wikidata ☰ Q15326528 entry
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