Philippine chestnut
Castanopsis philipensis

Family: Fagaceae

What it is like

A medium sized tree. The leaves are alternate pointed at both ends and from 4 to 15 cm long. The fruit grows in bunches. The individual fruit have spiny coverings with chestnut shaped nuts about 1.5 cm long.

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

Where it is found

A tropical plant. Apparently not abundant. Occurs in Bulacan, Camarines, Rizal, Leyte and Quezon in the Philippines.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The seed kernels are eaten raw or roasted.

Edible parts

Nuts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Fagus philipensis Blanco;