Lithocarpus conocarpus

Lithocarpus conocarpus is a tree in the beech family Fagaceae. The specific epithet conocarpus is from the Greek meaning "cone fruit", referring to the acorn shape.[2]

Lithocarpus conocarpus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fagales
Family: Fagaceae
Genus: Lithocarpus
Species:
L. conocarpus
Binomial name
Lithocarpus conocarpus
(Oudem.) Rehder[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Cyclobalanus conocarpa (Oudem.) Oerst.
  • Pasania conocarpa (Oudem.) Oerst. ex Schottky
  • Quercus conocarpa Oudem.
  • Synaedrys conocarpa (Oudem.) Koidz.

Description

Lithocarpus conocarpus grows as a tree up to 45 metres (150 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 90 cm (40 in). The greyish brown bark is scaly. The coriaceous leaves measure up to 11 cm (4 in) long. Its dark brown acorns are conical or ovoid and measure up to 2 cm (0.8 in) across.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Lithocarpus conocarpus grows naturally in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Java and Borneo.[1][2] Its habitat is lowland to lower montane forests up to 1,400 m (5,000 ft) altitude.[2]

Uses

The timber is used locally in home construction.[2]

References
  1. "Lithocarpus conocarpus". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 Aug 2016.
  2. Soepadmo, E.; Julia, L.; Go, Rusea (2000). "Lithocarpus conocarpus (Oudem.) Rehder". 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. 48–49. ISBN 983-2181-06-2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 14 Aug 2016.


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