Castanopsis mekongensis

Family: Fagaceae

What it is like

An evergreen tree. It grows 20 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and 15-25 cm long by 5-8 cm wide. They taper to the tip. The seeds or nuts are oblong and 15-20 mm across. They are in a capsule that is round and 5-6 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in Yunnan in China. It grows in forest between 600-2,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The seed or nut is eaten raw. It is also roasted.

Edible parts

Seed, nuts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Castanopsis fohaiensis Hu; Castanopsis lantsangensis Hu; Castanopsis wangii Hu;