Status:
valid
Authors:
Philipson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 1: 20 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395963
Common Names
- Chestnut-leaved Brassaiopsis
- Chestnut-leaved Brassaiopsis
- Chestnut-leaved Brassaiopsis
Description
Brassaiopsis castaneifolia (also called Castaneifolia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has a thick, tuberous rootstock and long, slender stems that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is found in moist, shady areas in the mountains and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Brassaiopsis castaneifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in shady areas. Its leaves are used to make tea and its bark is used to make a medicinal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Brassaiopsis castaneifolia is small and white. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brassaiopsis castaneifolia is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height and width. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings in the spring or early summer. Take cuttings from semi-ripe wood and place in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until roots form.
Where to Find Brassaiopsis castaneifolia
Brassaiopsis castaneifolia is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. It can be found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and swamps.
Brassaiopsis castaneifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brassaiopsis castaneifolia?
Brassaiopsis castaneifolia
What are the common names of Brassaiopsis castaneifolia?
Chinese evergreen, Castanopsis, Castanopsis fissa
What is the natural habitat of Brassaiopsis castaneifolia?
It is native to China and Taiwan and grows in moist forests and along streams
Species in the Brassaiopsis genus
Brassaiopsis grushvitzkyi,
Brassaiopsis aculeata,
Brassaiopsis andamanica,
Brassaiopsis angustifolia,
Brassaiopsis calcarea,
Brassaiopsis castaneifolia,
Brassaiopsis chengkangensis,
Brassaiopsis ciliata,
Brassaiopsis dumicola,
Brassaiopsis elegans,
Brassaiopsis ferruginea,
Brassaiopsis ficifolia,
Brassaiopsis glomerulata,
Brassaiopsis gracilis,
Brassaiopsis griffithii,
Brassaiopsis hainla,
Brassaiopsis hispida,
Brassaiopsis hookeri,
Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis,
Brassaiopsis magnifica,
Brassaiopsis minor,
Brassaiopsis mitis,
Brassaiopsis moumingensis,
Brassaiopsis phanrangensis,
Brassaiopsis producta,
Brassaiopsis quercifolia,
Brassaiopsis resecta,
Brassaiopsis rockii,
Brassaiopsis rufosetosa,
Brassaiopsis shweliensis,
Brassaiopsis simplex,
Brassaiopsis simplicifolia,
Brassaiopsis stellata,
Brassaiopsis sumatrana,
Brassaiopsis tibetanus,
Brassaiopsis triloba,
Brassaiopsis trilobata,
Brassaiopsis tripteris,
Brassaiopsis variabilis,
Brassaiopsis bodinieri,
Brassaiopsis ficifolioides,
Brassaiopsis gigantea,
Brassaiopsis nhatrangensis,
Brassaiopsis pseudoficifolia,
Brassaiopsis spinosissima,
Species in the Araliaceae family
Anakasia simplicifolia,
Aralia apioides,
Aralia armata,
Aralia atropurpurea,
Aralia bicrenata,
Aralia bipinnata,
Aralia cachemirica,
Aralia caesia,
Aralia californica,
Aralia castanopsisicola,
Aralia chinensis,
Aralia continentalis,
Aralia cordata,
Aralia dasyphylla,
Aralia dasyphylloides,
Aralia debilis,
Aralia decaisneana,
Aralia delavayi,
Aralia echinocaulis,
Aralia elata,
Aralia excelsa,
Aralia fargesii,
Aralia ferox,
Aralia finlaysoniana,
Aralia foliolosa,
Aralia frodiniana,
Aralia gigantea,
Aralia gintungensis,
Aralia glabra,
Aralia glabrifoliolata,
Aralia henryi,
Aralia hispida,
Aralia humilis,
Aralia kansuensis,
Aralia kingdon-wardii,
Aralia leschenaultii,
Aralia malabarica,
Aralia melanocarpa,
Aralia merrillii,
Aralia mexicana,
Aralia montana,
Aralia nudicaulis,
Aralia parasitica,
Aralia plumosa,
Aralia racemosa,
Aralia regeliana,
Aralia rex,
Aralia scaberula,
Aralia scopulorum,
Aralia searelliana,