Castanopsis fargesii
| Castanopsis fargesii | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Fagales |
| Family: | Fagaceae |
| Genus: | Castanopsis |
| Species: | C. fargesii |
| Binomial name | |
| Castanopsis fargesii Franch. | |
Castanopsis fargesii Is an evergreen tree that grows 10-30 m tall.[1]
Habitat and distribution
Found in evergreen broad-leaved evergreen forests at 200-2,100 m elevation in Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Sichuan, Taiwan, Yunnan and Zhejiang.[2]
Uses
The nuts contain a high quality edible starch. The bark is used to create dyes, and the hardwood has construction and cabinetry applications.[2]
References
- ↑ http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200006238
- 1 2 Hong, De-Yuan; Blackmore, Stephen (2015). The Plants of China. Cambridge University Press. p. 315. ISBN 978-1-107-07017-2.
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