Biology:Castanopsis densinervia

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Short description: Species of tree

Castanopsis densinervia
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fagales
Family: Fagaceae
Genus: Castanopsis
Species:
C. densinervia
Binomial name
Castanopsis densinervia
Soepadmo[1]

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) elevation.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q15325192 entry