Lithocarpus caudatifolius

Lithocarpus caudatifolius
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fagales
Family: Fagaceae
Genus: Lithocarpus
Species:
L. caudatifolius
Binomial name
Lithocarpus caudatifolius
Synonyms[2]
  • Lithocarpus minahassae (Koord.) Rehder
  • Quercus caudatifolia Merr.
  • Quercus minahassae Koord.
  • Synaedrys caudatifolia (Merr.) Koidz.

Lithocarpus caudatifolius is a tree in the beech family Fagaceae. The specific epithet caudatifolius means 'leaf with caudate apex'.[3]

Description

Lithocarpus caudatifolius grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). The greyish brown bark is smooth, scaly or fissured. The coriaceous leaves measure up to 13 cm (5 in) long. Its brown acorns are ovoid to conical and measure up to 2.5 cm (1.0 in) long.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Lithocarpus caudatifolius is native to Borneo and the Philippines.[1] Its habitat is dipterocarp to lower montane forests to 1,400 m (5,000 ft) elevation.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group; Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) & Strijk, J.S. (2021). "Lithocarpus caudatifolius". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T138594671A156220930. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Lithocarpus caudatifolius". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Soepadmo, E.; Julia, S.; Go, Rusea (2000). "Lithocarpus caudatifolius (Merr.) Rehder". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 3. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 44–45. ISBN 983-2181-06-2.
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