Castanopsis nephelioides
King ex Hook.f.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCastanopsis nephelioides is a species of plant in the family Fagaceae. It is a tree found in Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Description
A tree. It grows 10-13 m tall. The trunks are 40 cm across. The leaves are dark green and brown underneath. The fruit are bluish green and 2.5 cm across.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Malaysia, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand,
Notes
It is rare.
References (1)
- Castillo, C., 2013, The Archaeobotany of Khao Sam Kaeo and Phu Khao Thong: The Agriculture of Late Prehistoric Southern Thailand. Ph. D. thesis University College, London p 378
