Castanopsis evansii

Castanopsis evansii is a tree in the family Fagaceae. It is named for J. H. Evans, a governor of Puerto Princesa in the Philippines.[2]

Castanopsis evansii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fagales
Family: Fagaceae
Genus: Castanopsis
Species:
C. evansii
Binomial name
Castanopsis evansii
Synonyms[1]
  • Castanopsis elmeri Merr.
  • Castanopsis woodii Merr.

Description

Castanopsis evansii grows as a tree up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). The greyish bark is smooth, sometimes flaky. The coriaceous leaves measure up to 17 cm (7 in) long. Its ovoid nuts measure up to 3.5 cm (1.4 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Castanopsis evansii grows naturally in Borneo and the Philippines.[1] Its habitat is dipterocarp forests up to 500 m (1,600 ft) elevation.[2]

References
  1. "Castanopsis evansii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  2. Soepadmo, E.; Julia, L.; Go, Rusea (2000). "Castanopsis evansii Elmer". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 3. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 14–15. ISBN 983-2181-06-2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 14 Jul 2016.


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