Castanopsis_indica

<i>Castanopsis indica</i>

Castanopsis indica

Species of tree

Castanopsis indica is a tree in the family Fagaceae.

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Description

Castanopsis indica is a tallish tree, growing up around 8–14 m (26–46 ft) in height with a dense, full crown. The leaves are thick and leathery with a serrated edge. They are oblong and elliptical, with an acute tip, are nearly evergreen and have a short petiole. The bark of the tree is rough and grey. The fruit is reddish-brown and round, found in small clusters, and is covered with long, thin spines. The fruit is often fed upon by squirrels.[3]

The tree can be found between 300–1,000 m (980–3,280 ft) above sea level.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Castanopsis indica grows naturally in Nepal, Bhutan to Taiwan.[4]

Uses

The nuts of the tree are considered edible. The wood is locally used in construction and the bark can be used in tanning.[5] In Nepal the leaves are used to wrap things.[6]

References

  1. [1]
    Yu, S.; Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) & IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2019). "Castanopsis indica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T138592702A147642846. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
  2. [2]
    Umberto Quattrocchi (2016). CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants: Common Names, Scientific Names, Eponyms, Synonyms, and Etymology (reprint ed.). CRC Press. p. 847. ISBN 9781482250640.
  3. [3]
    Prisentjit Das Gupta (2011). Touching Trees: A Field Guide to Common Forest Trees in India. Sanbun Publishers. p. 68. ISBN 9789380213514.
  4. [4]
    "Castanopsis indica". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
  5. [5]
    Castanopsis indica - Useful Tropical Plants
  6. [6]
    S. S. Negi, Sharad Singh Negi (1994). Forests and Forestry in Nepal (illustrated ed.). APH Publishing. p. 183. ISBN 9788170245810.


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