Lithocarpus blumeanus explained

Lithocarpus blumeanus is a tree in the beech family Fagaceae. It is named for the German-Dutch botanist Carl Ludwig Blume.

Description

Lithocarpus blumeanus grows as a tree up to 15m (49feet) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 25cm (10inches). The greyish brown bark is scaly. The coriaceous leaves measure up to 16cm (06inches) long. Its acorns are ovoid and measure up to 31NaN1 long.

Distribution and habitat

Lithocarpus blumeanus grows naturally in Thailand, Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia. Its habitat is dipterocarp to lower montane forests up to 1600m (5,200feet) elevation.