Castanopsis javanica

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Castanopsis javanica
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fagales
Family: Fagaceae
Genus: Castanopsis
Species:
C. javanica
Binomial name
Castanopsis javanica
Synonyms [2]
  • Castanea javanica(Blume) Blume
  • Castanea montanaBlume
  • Castanopsis discocarpa(Hance) Hance
  • Castanopsis lentiginosa E.F.Warb.
  • Castanopsis penangensis A.Camus
  • Fagus javanicaBlume
  • Pasania discocarpa(Hance) Gamble
  • Quercus discocarpaHance
  • Quercus javanica(Blume) Drake
  • Synaedrys discocarpa(Hance) Koidz.

Castanopsis javanica, the Javan chestnut-oak, [3] is a tree in the beech family Fagaceae. The specific epithet javanica is from the Latin, meaning "of Java". [4]

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Description

Castanopsis javanica grows as a tree up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 100 cm (40 in). The brown bark is smooth or scaly. The coriaceous leaves measure up to 13 cm (5 in) long. Its discoid to ovoid nuts measure up to 2.5 cm (1.0 in) long. [4]

Distribution and habitat

Castanopsis javanica grows naturally in Thailand, Borneo, Java, Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra. [2] Its habitat is hill dipterocarp forests up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft) altitude. [4]

Uses

The wood is locally used in construction. The bark can be used in tanning. The nuts are considered edible. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ Barstow, M. (2018). "Castanopsis javanica". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . IUCN: e.T62004572A62004577. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T62004572A62004577.en.
  2. 1 2 3 "Castanopsis javanica". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 17 Jul 2016.
  3. ↑ "Javan Chestnut-oak - Castanopsis javanica (Blume) A.DC. - Common names". Encyclopedia of Life . Retrieved 9 Aug 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Soepadmo, E.; Julia, L.; Go, Rusea (2000). "Castanopsis javanica (Blume) A.DC.". 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. pp. 20, 21. ISBN   983-2181-06-2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 17 Jul 2016.


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