| Castanopsis megacarpa | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fagales |
| Family: | Fagaceae |
| Genus: | Castanopsis |
| Species: | C. megacarpa |
| Binomial name | |
| Castanopsis megacarpa | |
Castanopsis megacarpa is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet megacarpa is from the Greek meaning 'large fruit'. [2]
Castanopsis megacarpa grows as a tree up to 36 metres (120 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 90 cm (35 in). The grey bark is smooth or slightly fissured. The coriaceous leaves measure up to 24 cm (9 in) long. Its roundish or ellipsoid nuts measure up to 7.5 cm (3.0 in) long. [2]
Castanopsis megacarpa grows naturally in Thailand, Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. [1] [2] Its habitat is dipterocarp, kerangas or lower montane forests up to 1,400 m (4,600 ft) altitude. [2]
The wood is locally used in making domestic items. [2]
Hopea megacarpa is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet megacarpa means "big fruit".
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Castanopsis buruana is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet buruana is from the Latin, meaning "of Buru".
Castanopsis clemensii is a tree in the family Fagaceae. It is named for the American chaplain and plant collector Joseph Clemens.
Castanopsis costata is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet costata is from the Latin meaning 'ribbed', referring to the leaf venation.
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.
Castanopsis endertii is a tree in the family Fagaceae. It is named for the Dutch botanist and plant collector Frederik Endert.
Castanopsis evansii is a tree in the family Fagaceae. It is named for J. H. Evans, a governor of Puerto Princesa in the Philippines.
Castanopsis foxworthyi is a tree in the family Fagaceae. It is named for the botanist Frederick William Foxworthy.
Castanopsis fulva is a tree in the beech family Fagaceae. The specific epithet fulva is from the Latin meaning 'tawny', referring to the indumentum.
Castanopsis hypophoenicea is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet hypophoenicea means 'crimson beneath', referring to the indumentum on the leaf underside.
Castanopsis javanica, the Javan chestnut-oak, is a tree in the beech family Fagaceae. The specific epithet javanica is from the Latin, meaning "of Java".
Castanopsis lucida is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet lucida is from the Latin meaning 'shining', referring to the leaf surface.
Castanopsis microphylla is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet microphylla is from the Greek meaning 'small-leaved'.
Castanopsis motleyana is a tree in the family Fagaceae. It is named for the botanist James Motley.
Castanopsis oligoneura is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet oligoneura is from the Greek meaning 'few nerves', referring to the leaf venation.
Castanopsis oviformis is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet oviformis means 'egg-shaped', referring to the cupule.
Castanopsis paucispina is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet paucispina means 'few spines', referring to the sparsely spined cupule.
Castanopsis pedunculata is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet pedunculata means 'having a peduncle'.
Castanopsis psilophylla is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet psilophylla means 'smooth leaves'.
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