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词条 Castanopsis indica
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  1. Description

  2. Distribution and habitat

  3. Uses

  4. References

{{Taxobox
| image = Castanopsis indica Dẻ gai Ấn Độ.JPG
| image_caption =
| regnum = Plantae
| unranked_divisio = Angiosperms
| unranked_classis = Eudicots
| unranked_ordo = Rosids
| ordo = Fagales
| familia = Fagaceae
| genus = Castanopsis
| species = C. indica
| binomial = Castanopsis indica
| binomial_authority = (Roxburgh ex Lindl.) A. DC.
| synonyms =
  • 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.

| synonyms_ref =[1]
}}

Castanopsis indica is a tree in the beech 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.[2]

The tree can be found between {{convert|300-1000|m|abbr=on}} above sea level.[2]

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.[3] In Nepal the leaves are used to wrap things.[4]

References

1. ^{{cite book |title= CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants: Common Names, Scientific Names, Eponyms, Synonyms, and Etymology |author= Umberto Quattrocchi |edition= reprint |publisher= CRC Press |year= 2016 |isbn= 9781482250640|page= 847}}
2. ^{{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}}
3. ^Castanopsis indica - Useful Tropical Plants
4. ^{{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}}

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2 : Castanopsis|Plants described in 1863

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