Quercus kerrii

Family: Fagaceae

What it is like

A tree. It loses its leaves during the year. It grows 15-40 m tall. The trunk has buttresses near the base. The seed or acorn is 7-12 mm long by 20-28 mm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 100-1,800 m above sea level in southern China.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The fruit or acorn is cooked and eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit, acorn, seed

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from fresh seed. It does not transplant easily so is best sown in its final location.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cyclobalanopsis kerrii (Craib) Hu; Quercus dispar Chun & Tsiang;