Quercus semecarpifolia Sm.

It is native to the Himalayas and surrounding mountainous regions. Specifically, it's found in parts of Afghanistan, China (Tibet), India, Nepal, and Pakistan. In India, it's a dominant species in the subalpine and temperate forests of the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP).

Its native range, it serves as a keystone species, exhibiting up to 80% dominance at elevations between 2700 and 3300 meters.

Quercus semecarpifolia is an evergreen tree up to 30 metres (98 feet) tall. The leaves are up to 12 centimetres (4+3⁄4 inches) long, with a few teeth along the sides but rounded at the tip. It gives a good, showy bush to small tree with lush green leaves.

• Quercus semecarpifolia, commonly known as Kharsu or Brown Oak, is a multipurpose tree species with various uses in the Himalayan region. It's used for timber, fuelwood, fodder, and traditional medicine.