Castanopsis endertii

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Castanopsis endertii
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fagales
Family: Fagaceae
Genus: Castanopsis
Species:
C. endertii
Binomial name
Castanopsis endertii

Castanopsis endertii is a tree in the family Fagaceae. It is named for the Dutch botanist and plant collector Frederik Endert. [2]

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Description

Castanopsis endertii grows as a tree up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). The brownish bark is slightly fissured with ring-like features. The coriaceous leaves measure up to 18 cm (7 in) long. Its roundish, edible nuts measure up to 3.5 cm (1.4 in) long. [2]

Distribution and habitat

Castanopsis endertii is endemic to Borneo. [1] [2] Its habitat is montane forests up to 2,500 m (8,200 ft) elevation. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Castanopsis endertii". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 14 Jul 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Soepadmo, E.; Julia, L.; Go, Rusea (2000). "Castanopsis endertii Hatus. ex Soepadmo". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 3. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 14. ISBN   983-2181-06-2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 14 Jul 2016.