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Food - The acorns have been eaten by traditional peoples and can be used as a food source. Wood - Construction: It is hard and durable, making it suitable for construction purposes. Wood - Fuelwood: The wood makes a good fuel and can be used to make charcoal
Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal
Thrives in mountainous regions, prefers well-drained soils and humid climates, typically at an elevation of 1400-2000 m.
It is a medium-sized tree typically reaching a height of 10-15 m. The tree has a rounded crown and a single straight trunk.
Stem is cylindrical, with a smooth, grey-brown bark. It can grow up to a diameter of 30-40 cm.
Leaves are simple, alternate, and leathery. They have an obovate or lanceolate shape, measuring 15-40 cm in length and 5-15 cm in width. The leaf margin is entire, and the apex is pointed.
Flowers are produced on the same plant, making it monoecious. Male flowers are arranged in catkins (clusters of tiny, simple flowers that hang down from branches), while female flowers are solitary or found in small clusters.
Fruit is acorn, enclosed in a cup-shaped cupule. The acorn is spherical, measuring 1.5-2.2 cm in diameter. The cupule is woody and covered with scales.
Flowering: Spring,
Fruiting: Autumn.