Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
costata
ID:
813957

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813291

Common Names

  • Castanopsis costata
  • Japanese Evergreen Oak
  • Chinese Evergreen Oak

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Description

Castanopsis costata (also called 'Costata Oak', among many other common names) is a species of oak tree that is native to New Caledonia. It has a stout trunk and grows up to 10 meters in height. Its leaves are simple and its inflorescences are unbranched. It is found in dry forests and in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castanopsis costata 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 costata 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 costata

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

Castanopsis costata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis costata?

Castanopsis costata

What is the common name of Castanopsis costata?

Costata Oak

What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis costata?

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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