Castanopsis cavaleriei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cavaleriei
ID:
813703
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Lév.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 12: 506 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813037
Common Names
- Cavaleriei Chestnut
- Cavaleriei Chinquapin
- Cavaleriei Chinquapin Oak
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Castanopsis cavaleriei (also called Chinese Evergreen 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 cavaleriei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Castanopsis cavaleriei has yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Castanopsis cavaleriei is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can reach up to 40 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in early summer.
Where to Find Castanopsis cavaleriei
Castanopsis cavaleriei is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
Castanopsis cavaleriei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castanopsis cavaleriei?
Castanopsis cavaleriei
What type of plant is Castanopsis cavaleriei?
It is a tree
Where is Castanopsis cavaleriei native to?
It is native to Mexico
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-35117: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lév.' in the authors string.