Lithocarpus brochidodromus
Lithocarpus brochidodromus is a tree in the beech family Fagaceae. The specific epithet brochidodromus is from the Latin meaning "loop-veined", referring to the leaves.[2]
| Lithocarpus brochidodromus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fagales |
| Family: | Fagaceae |
| Genus: | Lithocarpus |
| Species: | L. brochidodromus |
| Binomial name | |
| Lithocarpus brochidodromus | |
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 (1 in) across.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Lithocarpus brochidodromus is endemic to Borneo.[1][2] Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests, including along rivers, to 500 m (1,600 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- "Lithocarpus brochidodromus". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
- 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). 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.
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