Castanopsis pedunculata is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet pedunculata means 'having a peduncle'.[3]
| Castanopsis pedunculata | |
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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. pedunculata
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| Binomial name | |
| Castanopsis pedunculata | |
Description
editCastanopsis pedunculata grows as a tree up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm (16 in). The brown bark is flaky to lenticellate. The coriaceous leaves measure up to 14 cm (6 in) long. Its ovoid nuts measure up to 2 cm (0.8 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editCastanopsis pedunculata is endemic to Borneo.[1][3] Its habitat is lowland dipterocarp forests up to 300 m (1,000 ft) elevation.[3]
Conservation
editCastanopsis pedunculata has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species occurs in a number protected areas, where its population is stable. Outside of these areas, the species is threatened by land conversion for agriculture.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Khoo, E.; Shu Xian, L.; Sang, J.; Maycock, C.R.; Nilus, R.; Pereira, J.T.; Sugau, J. & Tsen, S. (2021). "Castanopsis pedunculata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T138592969A138597575. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ "Castanopsis pedunculata". 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 pedunculata Soepadmo". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 3. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 28. ISBN 983-2181-06-2.