Zi pia
Lithocarpus fenestratus

Family: Fagaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 25-30 m tall. The new branches are hairy. The leaves are oval to sword shaped and 5-22 cm long by 2-7 cm wide. The flowering shoots are 18 cm long. The cups with fruit are in clusters of 3. The nut is a flattened round shape.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In Sikkim it grows between 800-2,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds, nuts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Arkhaulo, Kamyin, Ta-en, Thitcha, Thit-e, Thitpayaung, Tsahkai

Synonyms

Quercus fenestrata Roxb.; and others