Castanopsis indica

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| status = LC

| status_system = IUCN3.1

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| genus = Castanopsis

| species = indica

| authority = (Roxburgh ex Lindl.) A. DC.

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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.

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Castanopsis indica is a tree in the family Fagaceae.

Description

Castanopsis indica is a tallish tree, growing up around {{convert|8-14|m|abbr=on}} 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.{{cite book |title= Touching Trees: A Field Guide to Common Forest Trees in India |author= Prisentjit Das Gupta |publisher= Sanbun Publishers |year= 2011 |isbn= 9789380213514 |page= 68}}

The tree can be found between {{convert|300-1000|m|abbr=on}} above sea level.

Distribution and habitat

Castanopsis indica grows naturally in Nepal, Bhutan to Taiwan.

Uses

The nuts of the tree are considered edible. The wood is locally used in construction and the bark can be used in tanning.[http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Castanopsis+indica Castanopsis indica - Useful Tropical Plants] In Nepal the leaves are used to wrap things.{{cite book |title= Forests and Forestry in Nepal |author= S. S. Negi, Sharad Singh Negi |edition= illustrated |publisher= APH Publishing |year= 1994 |isbn= 9788170245810 |page= 183}}

References

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{{cite iucn |author=Yu, S.-X. |author2=Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) |author3=IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group |year=2019 |title=Castanopsis indica |page=e.T138592702A147642846 |doi=10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T138592702A147642846.en}}

{{WCSP | 35214 | Castanopsis indica | accessdate = 23 February 2018}}

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indica

Category:Plants described in 1863

Category:Flora of the Indian subcontinent

Category:Flora of Indo-China

Category:Flora of Taiwan