Lithocarpus muluensis
Lithocarpus muluensis is a tree in the beech family Fagaceae. It is named for Gunung Mulu mountain in Sarawak, Borneo.[2]
| Lithocarpus muluensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fagales |
| Family: | Fagaceae |
| Genus: | Lithocarpus |
| Species: | L. muluensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Lithocarpus muluensis | |
Description
Lithocarpus muluensis grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 75 cm (30 in). The bark is flaky. Its coriaceous leaves measure up to 17 cm (7 in) long. Flowers are unknown. Its brown acorns are roundish and measure up to 2.5 cm (1 in) across.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Lithocarpus muluensis is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Gunung Mulu National Park in Sarawak. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp to montane forest, up to 1,500 m (5,000 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- "Lithocarpus muluensis". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- Soepadmo, E.; Julia, L.; Go, Rusea (2000). "Lithocarpus muluensis 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. p. 75. ISBN 983-2181-06-2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-09-27. Retrieved 2018-07-13.
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