Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
delavayi
ID:
814195

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 13: 194 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813529

Common Names

  • Castanopsis Delavayi
  • Delavay's Castanopsis
  • Delavay's Castanopsis

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Description

Castanopsis delavayi (also called 'Delavay's Castanopsis', among many other common names) is a shrub with fragrant, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to South Africa, and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis delavayi is an evergreen tree native to China. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The wood is used for making furniture and the leaves are used for making tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castanopsis delavayi has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis delavayi is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and should be about 10 cm long. Layering is done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch will then form roots and can be cut off and transplanted.

Where to Find Castanopsis delavayi

Castanopsis delavayi is native to China and can be found in subtropical and temperate forests.

Castanopsis delavayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis delavayi?

Castanopsis delavayi

What is the common name of Castanopsis delavayi?

Delavay's Chestnut

What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis delavayi?

It is native to China and Vietnam.

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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