Castanopsis indica | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
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] | |
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Castanopsis indica is a tree in the family Fagaceae.
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]
Castanopsis indica grows naturally in Nepal, Bhutan to Taiwan. [4]
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]