Lithocarpus coopertus

Lithocarpus coopertus is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet coopertus means 'covered over', referring to the acorn.

Description
Lithocarpus coopertus grows as a tree up to 35 m tall with a trunk diameter of up to 70 cm. The greyish brown bark is smooth, flaky or. The leaves measure up to 14 cm long. Its brown acorns are to conical and measure up to 2 cm across.

Distribution and habitat
Lithocarpus coopertus grows naturally in Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo and the Philippines. Its habitat is dipterocarp, peat swamp and kerangas forests up to 900 m elevation.

Uses
The timber is used locally in home construction and for firewood.