Lithocarpus echinulatus
Family: Fagaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 40 m tall. It has buttresses up to 2 m tall. The trunk can be 80 cm across. The bark is brown and smooth. It has short spines. The leaves are 22 cm long. The acorns are round and brown and 3.3 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests, usually near rivers and up to 400 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, nut