Castanea sativa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1768
Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 1 (1768)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000812271
Common Names
- Sweet Chestnut
- Sweet Castanea
- Castanea sativa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Castanea sativa (also called Sweet chestnut, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fagaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia. It grows in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Castanea sativa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife. It is also used to make furniture and for timber production.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Castanea sativa is a yellow-green, bell-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Castanea sativa is a deciduous tree that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until rooted.
Where to Find Castanea sativa
Castanea sativa is native to Europe and can be found in nurseries and garden centers.
Castanea sativa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castanea sativa?
Castanea sativa
What type of plant is Castanea sativa?
A deciduous tree
Where is Castanea sativa found?
Europe
Species in the Castanea genus
Species in the Fagaceae family
Castanea crenata, Castanea dentata, Castanea henryi, Castanea mollissima, Castanea neglecta, Castanea ozarkensis, Castanea pumila, Castanea sativa, Castanea seguinii, Castanopsis pseudohystrix, Castanopsis thaiensis, Castanopsis undulatifolia, Castanopsis acuminatissima, Castanopsis amabilis, Castanopsis annamensis, Castanopsis argentea, Castanopsis argyrophylla, Castanopsis arietina, Castanopsis armata, Castanopsis birmanica, Castanopsis boisii, Castanopsis borneensis, Castanopsis brevispinula, Castanopsis buruana, Castanopsis calathiformis, Castanopsis cambodiana, Castanopsis carlesii, Castanopsis castanicarpa, Castanopsis catalpifolia, Castanopsis cavaleriei, Castanopsis ceratacantha, Castanopsis cerebrina, Castanopsis chapaensis, Castanopsis chevalieri, Castanopsis chinensis, Castanopsis choboensis, Castanopsis chunii, Castanopsis clarkei, Castanopsis clemensii, Castanopsis concinna, Castanopsis costata, Castanopsis crassifolia, Castanopsis cryptoneuron, Castanopsis curtisii, Castanopsis cuspidata, Castanopsis delavayi, Castanopsis densinervia, Castanopsis densispinosa, Castanopsis diversifolia, Castanopsis dongchoensis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-35042: Based on the initial data import
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.