Castanopsis hypophoenicea

Family: Fagaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 38 m tall. The leaves are alternate and simple. They are hairy underneath. The flowers are about 1 mm across. The fruit are 8 cm long. They are green to brown. The nut is completely enclosed in the cup with long spines.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests up to 1,300 m above sea level. It is usually on sandy soils. It is often on hillsides but can be along rivers. It grows in Borneo.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, nuts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bangan Berangan, Berangan bo, Bibi, Wau

Synonyms

Castanopsis disperispina Merr.; Lithocarpus hypophoenicea (von Seemen) Barnett; Quercus hypophoenicea von Seemen;