Lithocarpus brochidodromus

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Lithocarpus brochidodromus
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fagales
Family: Fagaceae
Genus: Lithocarpus
Species:
L. brochidodromus
Binomial name
Lithocarpus brochidodromus

Lithocarpus brochidodromus is a tree in the beech family Fagaceae. The specific epithet brochidodromus means 'loop-veined', referring to the leaves. [3]

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Description

Lithocarpus brochidodromus grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 55 cm (20 in). The flaky bark is greyish or brownish. Its coriaceous leaves measure up to 32 cm (13 in) long. The flowers are solitary on the rachis. Its brown acorns are ovoid to roundish and measure up to 2 cm (0.8 in) across. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Lithocarpus brochidodromus is endemic to Borneo. [2] [3] Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests, including along rivers, to 620 m (2,000 ft) elevation. [1]

Conservation

Lithocarpus brochidodromus has been assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. Its population is considered stable as the species occurs mostly in protected areas. Felling of this species is prohibited in Sabah. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Khoo, E.; Shu Xian, L.; Sang, J.; Tsen, S.; Nilus, R.; Pereira, J.T.; Maycock, C.R. & Sugau, J. (2021). "Lithocarpus brochidodromus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2021: e.T138594050A138597925. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  2. 1 2 "Lithocarpus brochidodromus". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 Soepadmo, E.; Julia, L.; Go, Rusea (2000). "Lithocarpus brochidodromus S. Julia & 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. pp. 41–43. ISBN   983-2181-06-2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 22 March 2018.