Lithocarpus conocarpus

Lithocarpus conocarpus is a tree in the beech family Fagaceae. The specific epithet conocarpus means 'cone fruit', referring to the acorn shape.

Description
Lithocarpus conocarpus grows as a tree up to 45 m tall with a trunk diameter of up to 90 cm. The greyish brown bark is scaly. The coriaceous leaves measure up to 11 cm long. Its dark brown acorns are conical or ovoid and measure up to 2 cm across.

Distribution and habitat
Lithocarpus conocarpus grows naturally in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Java and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland to lower montane forests up to 1400 m elevation.

Uses
The timber is used locally in home construction.