Quercus gaharuensis


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciesgaharuensis
CategoryWoody
OriginSarawak, Sabah and peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra, Indonesia.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
HabitatFound at an altitude of 100-1,400 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth and spottled bark.
Leaf DescriptionLanceolate or oblong-elliptical, thin, a brownish pubescence on its underside, 10-16 secondary veins on either side of the midvein and a narrow or rounded base.
Fruit DescriptionConical acorn, 2-3 cm in length.

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