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Lithocarpus coopertus
Species of plant in the family Fagaceae From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lithocarpus coopertus is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet coopertus means 'covered over', referring to the acorn.[3]
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Description
Lithocarpus coopertus grows as a tree up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 70 cm (28 in). The greyish brown bark is smooth, flaky or lenticellate. The coriaceous leaves measure up to 14 cm (6 in) long. Its brown acorns are ovoid to conical and measure up to 2 cm (0.8 in) across.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Lithocarpus coopertus grows naturally in Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo and the Philippines.[1][3] Its habitat is dipterocarp, peat swamp and kerangas forests up to 900 m (3,000 ft) elevation.[3]
Uses
The timber is used locally in home construction and for firewood.[3]
References
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