Castanopsis endertii is a tree in the family Fagaceae. It is named for the Dutch botanist and plant collector Frederik Endert.[3]
| Castanopsis endertii | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fagales |
| Family: | Fagaceae |
| Genus: | Castanopsis |
| Species: | C. endertii |
| Binomial name | |
| Castanopsis endertii | |
Description
editCastanopsis endertii grows as a tree up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). The brownish bark is slightly fissured with ring-like features. The coriaceous leaves measure up to 18 cm (7 in) long. Its roundish, edible nuts measure up to 3.5 cm (1.4 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editReferences
edit- ↑ Strijk, J.S. (2024). "Castanopsis endertii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024 e.T138592567A225151400. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2024-1.RLTS.T138592567A225151400.en. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
- 1 2 "Castanopsis endertii". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Archived from the original on December 6, 2017.
- 1 2 3 4 Soepadmo, E.; Julia, L.; Go, Rusea (2000). "Castanopsis endertii Hatus. ex Soepadmo". 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. p. 14. ISBN 983-2181-06-2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 14 Jul 2016.