Castanea seguinii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dode
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Dendrol. France 1908: 152 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000812396
Common Names
- Seguin's Chestnut
- Seguin's Castanea
- Castanea seguinii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Castanea seguinii (also called Seguin's chestnut, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fagaceae. It is native to Mexico. It grows in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Castanea seguinii 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 seguinii 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 seguinii 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 seguinii
Castanea seguinii is native to Mexico and Central America and can be found in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
Castanea seguinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castanea seguinii?
Castanea seguinii
What type of plant is Castanea seguinii?
A deciduous tree
Where is Castanea seguinii found?
North America
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-35054: Based on the initial data import
Louis-Albert Dode (1875-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dode' in the authors string.