Lithocarpus xylocarpus

(Kurz.) Markgraf

Fagaceae Edible: Nuts 7 iNaturalist observations

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Description

A tree. It grows 30 m tall. Young branches are grooved and with a coating. The leaves are narrowly oblong and 9-15 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. They are leathery. They are hairy underneath when young. They are shiny above and wedge shaped at the base. Male and female flowers are separate. Male flowers occur singly and are 5-10 cm long. The female flowers are in clusters. The fruiting structure is cup shaped and 3-5 cm across. It encloses the nut. The nut is broadly oval and 2-3 cm across.

Edible Uses

The kernel of the nuts is eaten raw or roasted.

Traditional Uses

The kernel of the nuts is eaten raw or roasted.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It grows in dry forests between 1,800-2,300 m above sea level in Tibet and southern China. In Yunnan.

Where It Grows

Asia, China, India, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Vietnam,

Synonyms

Pasania capusii Hickel & A. CamusPasania xylocarpa (Kurz) SchottkyPasania xylocarpa (Kurz) Hickel & A. CamusQuercus xylocarpa KurzSynaedrys xylocarpa (Kurz) Koidz.

Also Known As

Then-hang, Thit-e-gon

References (4)

Ambasta, S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 333
Dobriyal, M. J. R. & Dobriyal, R., 2014, Non Wood Forest Produce an Option for Ethnic Food and Nutritional Security in India. Int. J. of Usuf. Mngt. 15(1):17-37
Kar, A., et al, 2013, Wild Edible Plant Resources used by the Mizos of Mizoram, India. Kathmandu University Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology. Vol. 9, No. 1, July, 2013, 106-126
Singh, V. B., et al, (Ed.) Horticulture for Sustainable Income and Environmental Protection. Vol. 1 p 220