Castanopsis indica

Castanopsis indica is a tree in the family Fagaceae.

Castanopsis indica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fagales
Family: Fagaceae
Genus: Castanopsis
Species:
C. indica
Binomial name
Castanopsis indica
(Roxburgh ex Lindl.) A. DC.
Synonyms[2]
  • Castanea indica Roxburgh ex Lindl.
  • Castanopsis macrostachya Hu
  • Castanopsis sinensis A. Chev.
  • Castanopsis subacuminata Hayata
  • Quercus acutissima (Endl.) A. Camus
  • Quercus dubia Lindl. ex Wall.
  • Quercus indica Drake
  • Quercus prinodes Voigt
  • Quercus prinoides Willd.
  • Quercus roxburghii Endl.
  • Quercus serrata Roxb.

Description

Castanopsis indica is a tallish tree, growing up around 8–14 m (26–46 ft) in height with a dense, full crown. The leaves are thick and leathery with a serrated edge. They are oblong and elliptical, with an acute tip, are nearly evergreen and have a short petiole. The bark of the tree is rough and grey. The fruit is reddish-brown and round, found in small clusters, and is covered with long, thin spines. The fruit is often fed upon by squirrels.[3]

The tree can be found between 300–1,000 m (980–3,280 ft) above sea level.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Castanopsis indica grows naturally in Nepal, Bhutan to Taiwan.[4]

Uses

The nuts of the tree are considered edible. The wood is locally used in construction and the bark can be used in tanning.[5] In Nepal the leaves are used to wrap things.[6]

References
  1. Yu, S.; Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) & IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2019). "Castanopsis indica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T138592702A147642846. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
  2. Umberto Quattrocchi (2016). CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants: Common Names, Scientific Names, Eponyms, Synonyms, and Etymology (reprint ed.). CRC Press. p. 847. ISBN 9781482250640.
  3. Prisentjit Das Gupta (2011). Touching Trees: A Field Guide to Common Forest Trees in India. Sanbun Publishers. p. 68. ISBN 9789380213514.
  4. "Castanopsis indica". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
  5. Castanopsis indica - Useful Tropical Plants
  6. S. S. Negi, Sharad Singh Negi (1994). Forests and Forestry in Nepal (illustrated ed.). APH Publishing. p. 183. ISBN 9788170245810.


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