Castanopsis clemensii is a tree in the family Fagaceae. It is named for the American chaplain and plant collector Joseph Clemens.[3]
| Castanopsis clemensii | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fagales |
| Family: | Fagaceae |
| Genus: | Castanopsis |
| Species: | C. clemensii
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| Binomial name | |
| Castanopsis clemensii | |
Description
editCastanopsis clemensii grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). The yellowish white bark is smooth or cracked or lenticellate. The coriaceous leaves measure up to 12 cm (5 in) long. Its ellipsoid nuts measure up to 2 cm (0.8 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editCastanopsis clemensii is endemic to Borneo.[1][3] Its habitat is lower montane forests to 1,300 m (4,300 ft) altitude.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b Khoo, E.; Sang, J.; Tsen, S.; Nilus, R.; Pereira, J.T.; Sugau, J. & Maycock, C.R. (2021). "Castanopsis clemensii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T138592517A138597245. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ "Castanopsis clemensii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ a b c d Soepadmo, E.; Julia, L.; Go, Rusea (2000). "Castanopsis clemensii Soepadmo". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 3. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 10–12. ISBN 983-2181-06-2.
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