Castanopsis foxworthyi explained

Castanopsis foxworthyi is a tree in the family Fagaceae. It is named for the botanist Frederick William Foxworthy.

Description

Castanopsis foxworthyi grows as a tree up to 30m (100feet) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 60cm (20inches). The smooth bark is blackish brown. The coriaceous leaves measure up to 12cm (05inches) long. Its ovoid nuts measure up to 21NaN1 long.

Distribution and habitat

Castanopsis foxworthyi grows naturally in Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is dipterocarp, peat swamp and kerangas forests from sea-level to 2100m (6,900feet) altitude.