Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
castanicarpa
ID:
813673

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spach

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Vég. 11: 185 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813007

Common Names

  • Castanicarpa Chestnut
  • Castanicarpa Chinquapin
  • Castanicarpa Chinquapin Oak

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Description

Castanopsis castanicarpa (also called Chinese Chestnut, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree in the Fagaceae family. It is native to East Asia and is found in China, Japan, and Taiwan. It typically grows in temperate forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis castanicarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is used to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castanopsis castanicarpa 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 castanicarpa 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 castanicarpa

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

Castanopsis castanicarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis castanicarpa?

Castanopsis castanicarpa

What are the common names of Castanopsis castanicarpa?

Chestnut Oak, Chinese Chestnut Oak

What is the growth habit of Castanopsis castanicarpa?

It is an evergreen tree with thick, leathery leaves and small, yellow flowers

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-35114: Based on the initial data import
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.