Lithocarpus muluensis is a tree in the beech family Fagaceae. It is named for Gunung Mulu mountain in Sarawak, Borneo.[3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fagales |
| Family: | Fagaceae |
| Genus: | Lithocarpus |
| Species: | L. muluensis
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| Lithocarpus muluensis | |
Description edit
Lithocarpus muluensis grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 75 cm (30 in). The bark is flaky. Its coriaceous leaves measure up to 17 cm (7 in) long. Flowers are unknown. Its brown acorns are roundish and measure up to 2.5 cm (1 in) across.[3]
Distribution and habitat edit
Lithocarpus muluensis is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Gunung Mulu National Park in Sarawak. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp to montane forest, up to 1,500 m (5,000 ft) elevation.[3]
References edit
- ^ Julia, S. (2019). "Lithocarpus muluensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T137473971A137473975. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ "Lithocarpus muluensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ a b c Soepadmo, E.; Julia, S.; Go, Rusea (2000). "Lithocarpus muluensis S.Julia & Soepadmo". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 3. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 75. ISBN 983-2181-06-2.
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