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Castanopsis oligoneura
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Fagales
Family:	Fagaceae
Genus:	Castanopsis
Species:	C. oligoneura
Binomial name
Castanopsis oligoneura Soepadmo

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.

Description

Castanopsis 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.

Distribution and habitat

Castanopsis oligoneura is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland dipterocarp forests up to 300 m (1,000 ft) elevation.

References

1. ^ ‹ The template below (WCSP) is being considered for deletion. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. ›

   "Castanopsis oligoneura". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 27 Jul 2016.

2. ^ 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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