Lithocarpus bullatus
Lithocarpus bullatus is a tree in the beech family Fagaceae. The specific epithet bullatus is from the Latin meaning "blistered", referring to the leaf surface.[2]
| Lithocarpus bullatus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fagales |
| Family: | Fagaceae |
| Genus: | Lithocarpus |
| Species: | L. bullatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Lithocarpus bullatus | |
Description
Lithocarpus bullatus grows as a tree up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm (16 in). The greyish brown bark is smooth or fissured or lenticellate. The coriaceous leaves measure up to 7 cm (3 in) long. Its dark brown acorns are ovoid to conical and measure up to 2 cm (0.8 in) across.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Lithocarpus bullatus is endemic to Borneo.[1][2] Its habitat is montane forests from 1,500 m (5,000 ft) to 3,000 m (10,000 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- "Lithocarpus bullatus". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 Aug 2016.
- Soepadmo, E.; Julia, L.; Go, Rusea (2000). "Lithocarpus bullatus 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. p. 43. ISBN 983-2181-06-2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 9 Aug 2016.
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