Castanopsis oviformis
Family: Fagaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 30 m tall. The trunk is 50 cm across. It has small buttresses. The bark is cracked and scaly. The leave are leathery. They are oval and smooth on both surfaces. They are 7-14 cm long by 4-7 cm wide. The male and female flowers can be separate of mixed.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in mixed hill forest up to 900 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sarawak, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The nuts are edible but somewhat bitter.
Edible parts
Nuts
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Abok, Berangan pipit, Butoh terampayoh, Terempayoh