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General Information

Carya tonkinensis is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 25 metres tall. The bole is straight[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - China, northeast India, Vietnam, Laos.

Habitat

Found in secondary or regenerated forest, growing best in moist and well-drained soil; at elevations up to 1,200 metres[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	20.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Carya tonkinensis is a plant mainly of subtropical regions.

Edible Uses

Seed - raw or cooked[]. The subglobose nuts are 22 - 25mm × 26 - 30mm[].

An edible oil can be pressed from the seeds[]. It is used for cooking[].

Medicinal

The bark is made into a tea and given to women after childbirth to contract the uterus and reduce bleeding[].

Other Uses

An oil obtained from the seed can be used for lighting[].

The bark yields a brown dye[].

The sapwood is pinkish-grey, turning light brown on exposure, the heartwood is darker. Of medium texture with a slightly undulating grain, it is slightly lustrous, with no distinctive odour or taste. The wood is moderately hard, heavy and of good quality. It cuts easily and finishes smoothly[]. It is used for making furniture, in construction etc[].

Propagation

Seed -

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