Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
cuspidata
ID:
814009

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schottky

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 47: 682 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813343

Common Names

  • Castanopsis cuspidata
  • Cuspidate Chestnut
  • Cuspidate Chinkapin

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis cuspidata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases. The plant has a pleasant aroma and is used in perfumes and cosmetics.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Castanopsis cuspidata for. sessilis (Nakai) J.C.Liao

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Castanopsis cuspidata are small and yellow. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis cuspidata can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Castanopsis cuspidata

Castanopsis cuspidata can be found in tropical and subtropical areas of China, Japan, and Korea.

Castanopsis cuspidata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis cuspidata?

Castanopsis cuspidata

What is the common name of Castanopsis cuspidata?

Japanese Chestnut

What is the best soil type for Castanopsis cuspidata?

Well-drained, acidic soil

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-35146: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Max Schottky (1888-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schottky' in the authors string.