Lithocarpus lucidus

Lithocarpus lucidus is a tree in the beech family Fagaceae. The specific epithet lucidus means 'shining', referring to the acorn and leaf surface.

Description

Lithocarpus lucidus grows as a tree up to tall with a trunk diameter of up to and buttresses measuring up to high. The brown bark is smooth. Its coriaceous leaves measure up to long. The brown purplish acorns are ovoid and measure up to across.

Distribution and habitat

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

Uses

The timber is locally used in construction.