Castanopsis megacarpa

Castanopsis megacarpa is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet megacarpa is from the Greek meaning 'large fruit'.

Description
Castanopsis megacarpa grows as a tree up to 36 m tall with a trunk diameter of up to 90 cm. The grey bark is smooth or slightly fissured. The coriaceous leaves measure up to 24 cm long. Its roundish or ellipsoid nuts measure up to 7.5 cm long.

Distribution and habitat
Castanopsis megacarpa grows naturally in Thailand, Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. Its habitat is dipterocarp, kerangas or lower montane forests up to 1400 m altitude.

Uses
The wood is locally used in making domestic items.