Castanopsis megacarpa

Castanopsis megacarpa is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet megacarpa is from the Greek meaning 'large fruit'.

Description

Castanopsis megacarpa grows as a tree up to tall with a trunk diameter of up to. The grey bark is smooth or slightly fissured. The coriaceous leaves measure up to long. Its roundish or ellipsoid nuts measure up to long.

Distribution and habitat

Castanopsis megacarpa grows naturally in Thailand, Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. Its habitat is dipterocarp, kerangas or lower montane forests up to altitude.

Uses

The wood is locally used in making domestic items.