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Lithocarpus encleisocarpus is a tree in the beech family Fagaceae. The specific epithet encleisocarpus is from the Greek meaning "enclosed fruit", referring to the acorns and cupules.
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Description
Lithocarpus encleisocarpus grows as a tree up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 75 cm (30 in). The greyish brown bark is smooth or scaly or lenticellate. The coriaceous leaves measure up to 15 cm (6 in) long. Its dark brown acorns are ovoid to roundish and measure up to 3 cm (1.2 in) across.
Distribution and habitat
Lithocarpus encleisocarpus grows naturally in Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp to lower montane forests from 1,000 m (3,300 ft) to 1,500 m (5,000 ft) altitude.
Uses
The timber is locally used as firewood and in construction. The bark's tannins are used in dyeing.