Quercus brandisiana
Kurz
Fagaceae Edible: Bark chewed
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Summary
Source: WikipediaQuercus brandisiana is a species of oak in the family Fagaceae. It is native to Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand and Laos. It is in the subgenus Cerris, section Cyclobalanopsis. In upland forests it is often the dominant species.
Description
A tropical tree in the oak family (Fagaceae) native to tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The bark is chewed together with betel nut.
Traditional Uses
The bark is chewed with Betel nut.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, SE Asia, Thailand,
Synonyms
Cyclobalanopsis brandisiana (Kurz) Schottky
References (1)
- Castillo, C., 2013, The Archaeobotany of Khao Sam Kaeo and Phu Khao Thong: The Agriculture of Late Prehistoric Southern Thailand. Ph. D. thesis University College, London p 380
