Walnut

Juglans regia kamaonia

Physical Characteristics

Juglans regia kamaonia is a deciduous Tree growing to 30 m (98ft 5in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to June. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Himalayas from Kashmir to S.E. Tibet.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Canopy;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Oil Seed Edible Uses: Oil Seed - raw or cooked[51, 177, 272]. An edible oil is obtained from the seed, it tends to go rancid quickly[51].

Medicinal Uses

Alterative Anthelmintic Antirheumatic Astringent Detergent Tonic The bark, leaves and fruit are used medicinally[51]. No more details are given in this report but another report on Indian medicinal plants gives the following uses for J. nigra (and almost certainly refers to this sub-species):- The bark is anthelmintic and detergent[240]. The leaves are anthelmintic, astringent and tonic[240]. A decoction is considered to be specific in the treatment of strumous sores[240]. The fruit is alterative[240]. It is used in the treatment of rheumatism[240].

Known Hazards

None known