Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
concinna
ID:
813925

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 1: 182 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813259

Common Names

  • Concinna Chestnut
  • Concinna Chinquapin
  • Concinna Chinquapin Oak

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Description

Castanopsis concinna (also called Chinese Chestnut, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree in the Fagaceae family. It is native to China, Taiwan, and Japan. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castanopsis concinna 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 concinna 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 concinna

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

Castanopsis concinna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis concinna?

Castanopsis concinna

What is the common name of Castanopsis concinna?

Concinna Oak

What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis concinna?

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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