Castanopsis lecomtei
Hickel & A. Camus
Ca oi sa pa
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Description
An evergreen tree. It grows 25-28 m tall. The trunk is 40-60 cm across. The fruit is a single nut.
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Edible Uses
The nuts are eaten; the nut contains edible starch.
Traditional Uses
The nut contains edible starch.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows from subtropical to tropical forests.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Vietnam,
Notes
There are about 120 Castanopsis species. Many have edible nuts.
References (1)
- Forest Inventory and Planning Institute, 1996, Vietnam Forest Trees. Agriculture Publishing House p 263
