About Castanopsis indica (Roxb. ex Lindl.) A.DC.
Castanopsis indica (Roxb. ex Lindl.) A.DC. is a moderately tall tree that reaches a height of around 8 to 14 meters (26 to 46 feet), and develops a dense, full crown. Its leaves are thick, leathery, oblong to elliptical, with serrated edges, acute tips, short petioles, and the tree is nearly evergreen. The tree has rough, grey bark. Its fruits are round, reddish-brown, borne in small clusters, and covered with long, thin spines; these fruits are often eaten by squirrels. This species grows at altitudes between 300 and 1,000 meters (980 to 3,280 feet) above sea level. It occurs naturally across a range from Nepal and Bhutan to Taiwan. The nuts of Castanopsis indica are edible. Its wood is used locally for construction, its bark can be used for tanning, and in Nepal, its leaves are used for wrapping items.
