Lithocarpus conocarpus is a tree in the beech family Fagaceae. The specific epithet conocarpus means 'cone fruit', referring to the acorn shape.[3]
| Lithocarpus conocarpus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fagales |
| Family: | Fagaceae |
| Genus: | Lithocarpus |
| Species: | L. conocarpus |
| Binomial name | |
| Lithocarpus conocarpus | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
Description
editLithocarpus conocarpus grows as a tree up to 45 metres (150 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 90 cm (40 in). The greyish brown bark is scaly. The coriaceous leaves measure up to 11 cm (4 in) long. Its dark brown acorns are conical or ovoid and measure up to 2 cm (0.8 in) across.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editUses
editThe timber is used locally in home construction.[3]
References
edit- ↑ Strijk, J.S. (2025). "Lithocarpus conocarpus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2025 e.T138594960A225147512. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-2.RLTS.T138594960A225147512.en. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Lithocarpus conocarpus". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Archived from the original on July 5, 2020.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Soepadmo, E.; Julia, L.; Go, Rusea (2000). "Lithocarpus conocarpus (Oudem.) Rehder". 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. 48–49. ISBN 983-2181-06-2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 14 Aug 2016.
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