Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
calathiformis
ID:
813612

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rehder & E.H.Wilson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 3: 204 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000812946

Common Names

  • Castanopsis calathiformis
  • Calathiformis Castanopsis
  • Castanopsis Calathiformis

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Description

Castanopsis calathiformis (also called Cup-shaped castanopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fagaceae. It is native to China. It grows in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis calathiformis 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 medicines and for timber production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castanopsis calathiformis has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and glossy, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis calathiformis is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be placed in a well-drained, sandy mix.

Where to Find Castanopsis calathiformis

Castanopsis calathiformis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Castanopsis calathiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis calathiformis?

Castanopsis calathiformis

What is the common name of Castanopsis calathiformis?

Basket-shaped Chestnut

What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis calathiformis?

Moist meadows, marshes, and wet woods

Species in the Castanopsis genus

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, Castanopsis echinocarpa, Castanopsis echinophora, Castanopsis endertii, Castanopsis evansii, Castanopsis eyrei, Castanopsis fabri, Castanopsis fargesii, Castanopsis ferox, Castanopsis fissa,

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-35108: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.
Ernest Henry Wilson (1876-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.H.Wilson' in the authors string.