Quercus glauca Thunb.

Also known as: Bani

A medium-sized deciduous tree known for its natural cleansing properties and wide ecological value.

Quick Facts

FAMILY
Fagaceae
NATIVE REGION
India, Nepal, Bhutan
IUCN STATUS
Least concern
TYPE
Deciduous Tree

Native Information

It is native to eastern and southern Asia, where it is found in Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, northern and eastern India, southern Japan, Kashmir, Korea, Myanmar, Nepal, and Vietnam.

Quercus glauca Thunb.

Habitat

found in lower to middle elevations, typically between 1,500 and 3,100 meters (4,900 to 10,170 feet)

Habit

Quercus glauca is a small to medium-sized evergreen broadleaf tree growing to 15–20 m tall.

Uses

  • The roasted seeds can be used as a coffee substitute. The wood of Quercus glauca is a valuable fuelwood. Its leaves and stems are relished by deer
Important for ecological balance and supports biodiversity.

Plant Details

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Quick Facts

FAMILY
Fagaceae
NATIVE REGION
India, Nepal, Bhutan
IUCN STATUS
Least concern
TYPE
Deciduous Tree

Native Information

It is native to eastern and southern Asia, where it is found in Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, northern and eastern India, southern Japan, Kashmir, Korea, Myanmar, Nepal, and Vietnam.

Habitat

found in lower to middle elevations, typically between 1,500 and 3,100 meters (4,900 to 10,170 feet)

Habitat

Habit

Quercus glauca is a small to medium-sized evergreen broadleaf tree growing to 15–20 m tall.

Uses

  • The roasted seeds can be used as a coffee substitute. The wood of Quercus glauca is a valuable fuelwood. Its leaves and stems are relished by deer
Important for ecological balance.

Seed

Seed

Flower

Flower

Fruit

Fruit

Leaves

Leaves

Bark

Bark
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