Castanopsis indica

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Castanopsis indica
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fagales
Family: Fagaceae
Genus: Castanopsis
Species:
C. indica
Binomial name
Castanopsis indica
(Roxburgh ex Lindl.) A. DC.
Synonyms [2]
  • Castanea indicaRoxburgh ex Lindl.
  • Castanopsis macrostachyaHu
  • Castanopsis sinensis A. Chev.
  • Castanopsis subacuminataHayata
  • Quercus acutissima(Endl.) A. Camus
  • Quercus dubiaLindl. ex Wall.
  • Quercus indicaDrake
  • Quercus prinodesVoigt
  • Quercus prinoidesWilld.
  • Quercus roxburghiiEndl.
  • Quercus serrataRoxb.

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. ↑ Yu, S.-X.; Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI); IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2019). "Castanopsis indica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019 e.T138592702A147642846. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T138592702A147642846.en .
  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   978-1-4822-5064-0.
  3. 1 2 Prisentjit Das Gupta (2011). Touching Trees: A Field Guide to Common Forest Trees in India. Sanbun Publishers. p. 68. ISBN   978-93-80213-51-4.
  4. ↑ "Castanopsis indica". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 23 February 2018.
  5. ↑ Castanopsis indica - Useful Tropical Plants
  6. ↑ S. S. Negi, Sharad Singh Negi (1994). Forests and Forestry in Nepal (illustrated ed.). APH Publishing. p. 183. ISBN   978-81-7024-581-0.


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