Lithocarpus hystrix

Lithocarpus hystrix is a tree in the beech family Fagaceae. The specific epithet hystrix means 'spiny', referring to the cupule.

Description

Lithocarpus hystrix grows as a tree up to tall with a trunk diameter of up to. The brownish or reddish bark is scaly or lenticellate and contains tannin. Its coriaceous leaves are tomentose and measure up to long. The purplish acorns are ovoid to conical and measure up to across.

Distribution and habitat

Lithocarpus hystrix grows naturally in Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp to montane forests from to elevation.