Lithocarpus megalophyllus

Family: Fagaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 15-25 m tall. The leaves are oval and 14-30 cm long by 6-13 cm wide. The fruiting body is 10-14 cm. There is a cup shaped body enclosing the nut. The nut is cone shaped and 2.4-2.8 cm long by 2-2.5 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Lithocarpus pleiocarpus A. Camus; Quercus mairei H. Lev.;