Castanopsis megacarpa
| Castanopsis megacarpa | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| 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'.[3]
Description
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.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Castanopsis megacarpa grows naturally in Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore, and Peninsular Thailand.[3] Its habitat is dipterocarp, kerangas or lower montane forests up to 1,400 m (4,600 ft) elevation.[3][1]
Uses
The wood is locally used in making domestic items.[3]
References
- 1 2 Strijk, J.S. (2025). "Castanopsis megacarpa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2025 e.T138592865A225157278. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-2.RLTS.T138592865A225157278.en. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
- ↑ "Castanopsis megacarpa". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Archived from the original on January 2, 2018.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Soepadmo, E.; Julia, L.; Go, Rusea (2000). "Castanopsis megacarpa Gamble". 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. 22–23. ISBN 983-2181-06-2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 17 Jul 2016.