Berangan tree, Chinkapins tree
Castanopsis tungurrut

Family: Fagaceae

What it is like

An evergreen tree. It grows 20-25 m tall. The trunk can be 60 cm across. The leaves are narrowly oval and 10-22 cm long by 5-8 cm wide. The base is rounded and they taper to the tip. The seeds are hairy. The seed can be 4 cm long by 2 cm wide. It is held in a spiny seed case.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in lowland forests and up to 1,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The seed is roasted and eaten.

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Trees flower and fruit all year round.

Its other names

Local names

Berangan tunggurut, Kalimorot, Karaka, Pohon barangan, Pohon kalimorot, Tanggeureuk, Tunggeuruek, Tungurut

Synonyms

Castanea tungurrut Blume; Castanea tungurrut f. sumatrana Miq.; Castanopsis conspersispina Merr.; Castanopsis ridleyi Gamble;