Lithocarpus wallichianus
Family: Fagaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 40 m tall. The trunk is 90 cm across. The leaves are leathery. They are oval and 11-15 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. Flowers can be male, both sexes or mixed. The fruit cups occur in groups of 2-3. They are saucer shaped and without a stalk. The acorns or nuts are oval and 1-2 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indochina, Malaysia, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand
How it is used for food
The seed are usually cooked before eating.
Edible parts
Fruit, seed
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mempening merah