Woolly Oak
Quercus lanata

Family: Fagaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows about 6 m high. The leaves have stalks. They are alternate. They are oval and have teeth along the edge. They are leathery and densely woolly underneath. The male flower spike is long and slender and droops. It is yellow. The female fruit is an acorn. It is 1.5 cm long. It is about one half enclosed in the cup.

Where it is found

A subtropical plant. In Nepal it grows from 1000-2600 m altitude. It can tolerate some shade. It can tolerate some frost.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Myanmar, Nepal, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The resin of the plant is boiled in water and taken as tea. The fruit is eaten.

Edible parts

Resin, fruit, nut

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Baanjha, Bajratha, Banga, Banjh, Kiani, Raibanj, Ranj, Thit-e

Synonyms

Quercus lanuginosa D.Don; Quercus nepaulensis Desf.;