Lithocarpus corneri is a tree in the beech family Fagaceae. It is named for the English botanist E. J. H. Corner.[3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fagales |
| Family: | Fagaceae |
| Genus: | Lithocarpus |
| Species: | L. corneri
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| Binomial name | |
| Lithocarpus corneri | |
Description
editLithocarpus corneri grows as a tree up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (10 in). The brown bark is rough. Its coriaceous leaves are yellowish tomentose and measure up to 12 cm (5 in) long. The flowers are solitary on the rachis. Its brown acorns are obconic and measure up to 5 cm (2 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editLithocarpus corneri is endemic to Borneo where it is known only from Sabah.[2][3] Its habitat is hillside forests[3] from 500 to 650 meters elevation. It grows in Gunung Lumaku Forest Reserve and Trusmadi Forest Reserve.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Tanggaraju, S.; Sugau, J.; Maycock, C.R.; Hoo, P.K.; Tsen, S.; Nilus, R.; Khoo, E. (2019). "Lithocarpus corneri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T138594974A138598040. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T138594974A138598040.en. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Lithocarpus corneri". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
- ^ a b c d Soepadmo, E.; Julia, L.; Go, Rusea (2000). "Lithocarpus corneri S. Julia & 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. 50. ISBN 983-2181-06-2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
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