Fagaceae FAMILY

Castanopsis purpurella

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Castanopsis purpurella is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 30 metres tall The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and source of materials. It is harvested on a commercial basis for its wood.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - southern China, northern India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam

HabitatForests in the eastern Himalayas; at elevations up to 2,400 metres[ 146 Title A Manual of Indian Timbers. Publication Author Gamble. J. S. Publisher Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh Year 1972 ISBN - Description First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader. ]. Broad-leaved evergreen forests; from near sea level to 1.600 metres[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. ].