Castanopsis oligoneura is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet oligoneura is from the Greek meaning 'few nerves', referring to the leaf venation.[3]
| Castanopsis oligoneura | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fagales |
| Family: | Fagaceae |
| Genus: | Castanopsis |
| Species: | C. oligoneura |
| Binomial name | |
| Castanopsis oligoneura | |
Description
editCastanopsis oligoneura grows as a tree up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 45 cm (18 in). The brownish bark is smooth to lenticellate. The coriaceous leaves measure up to 15 cm (6 in) long. Its roundish nuts measure up to 2.5 cm (1.0 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editReferences
edit- ↑ Strijk, J.S. (2024). "Castanopsis oligoneura". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024 e.T138592930A225151038. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2024-1.RLTS.T138592930A225151038.en. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- 1 2 "Castanopsis oligoneura". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Archived from the original on July 6, 2020.
- 1 2 3 4 Soepadmo, E.; Julia, L.; Go, Rusea (2000). "Castanopsis oligoneura 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. 26. ISBN 983-2181-06-2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 27 Jul 2016.
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