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Castanopsis microphylla is a tree in the beech family Fagaceae. The specific epithet microphylla is from the Greek meaning "small-leaved".
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Description
Castanopsis microphylla grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (24 in). The bark is smooth, occasionally flaky. The coriaceous leaves measure up to 8 cm (3 in) long. Its ovoid nuts measure up to 1.5 cm (0.6 in) long.
Distribution and habitat
Castanopsis microphylla is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland dipterocarp to lower montane forests up to 1,600 m (5,200 ft) altitude.
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