Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
carlesii
ID:
813634

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) Hayata

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Formosan. 6(Suppl.): 72 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000812968

Common Names

  • Chinese Chestnut
  • Chinese Chinquapin
  • Chinquapin Oak

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Description

Castanopsis carlesii (also called Carles' Castanopsis, among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It has dark green, glossy leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis carlesii 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 carlesii 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 carlesii 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 carlesii

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

Castanopsis carlesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis carlesii?

Castanopsis carlesii

What is the common name of Castanopsis carlesii?

Carles' Chestnut

What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis carlesii?

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-35110: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.