Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
clemensii
ID:
813915

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soepadmo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 7: 388 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813249

Common Names

  • Clemensii Chestnut
  • Clemensii Chinquapin
  • Clemensii Chinquapin Oak

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Description

Castanopsis clemensii (also called Tanbark Oak, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree in the Fagaceae family. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open woodlands and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castanopsis clemensii is a small, yellowish-green, cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis clemensii 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 clemensii

Castanopsis clemensii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in nurseries and garden centers.

Castanopsis clemensii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis clemensii?

Castanopsis clemensii

What is the common name of Castanopsis clemensii?

Clemens' Oak

What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis clemensii?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-35137: Based on the initial data import
Engkik Soepadmo (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soepadmo' in the authors string.