Biology:Quercus lowii

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Short description: Species of oak tree

Quercus lowii
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fagales
Family: Fagaceae
Genus: Quercus
Subgenus: Quercus subg. Cerris
Section: Quercus sect. Cyclobalanopsis
Species:
Q. lowii
Binomial name
Quercus lowii
King[2]
Synonyms[3]

Cyclobalanopsis lowii (King) Schottky

Quercus lowii is a species of oak (Quercus) native to the mountains of northern Borneo.

Range and habitat

Quercus lowii is native to Malaysian Borneo. It is mostly found in the vicinity of Mount Kinabalu in Sabah state, along with a single location in Sarawak.[1]

Quercus lowii grows in montane rain forest between 1,500 and 2,500 metres elevation. It is typically found on soils derived from ultrabasic rocks.[1]

Conservation

Quercus lowii is affected by habitat loss from deforestation and replacement of its native forests with tree plantations. Its conservation status is assessed as near threatened.[1]

Taxonomy

Quercus lowii is classed in subgenus Cerris, section Cyclobalanopsis.[4] Its specific name, lowii, was given in honour of Hugh Low (1824-1905), the British naturalist who collected the initial specimen.

Historically, it has also been referred to as Cyclobalanopsis lowii.[5]

References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q6325133 entry