| Castanopsis indica | |
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Scientific 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. | |
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Castanopsis indica is a tree in the familyFagaceae.
Castanopsis indica is a tallish tree, growing up around 8–14 m (26–46 ft) in height with a dense, fullcrown. 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 shortpetiole. 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 bysquirrels.[3]
The tree can be found between 300–1,000 m (980–3,280 ft)above sea level.[3]
Castanopsis indica grows naturally inNepal,Bhutan toTaiwan.[4]
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]
