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Castanopsis longispina

Family: Fagaceae

What it is like

A tree. It keeps its leaves throughout the year. The leaves are broadly oval and 14-24 cm long by 5-8 cm wide. The base is rounded and it tapers to the tip. The seeds are oval and 10 mm long. They are in a capsule.

There are about 120 Castanopsis species. Many have edible nuts.

Where it is found

A subtropical plant. It grows at about 1,200 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, China, India, Indochina, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Nuts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Castanopsis ferox var. longispina (King ex Hook.f.) A. Camus; Castanopsis tribuloides var. longispina King ex Hook.f.;