Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
clarkei
ID:
813883

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 623 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813217

Common Names

  • Clarkei Chestnut
  • Clarkei Chinquapin
  • Clarkei Chinquapin Oak

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Description

Castanopsis clarkei (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 clarkei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Castanopsis clarkei var. clarkei
Castanopsis clarkei var. pseudindica (Hickel & A.Camus) A.Camus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castanopsis clarkei is white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis clarkei 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 clarkei

Castanopsis clarkei is native to India and can be found in nurseries and garden centers.

Castanopsis clarkei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis clarkei?

Castanopsis clarkei

What is the common name of Castanopsis clarkei?

Clarke's Oak

What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis clarkei?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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,

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