Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
densispinosa
ID:
814217

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.C.Hsu & H.W.Jen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 13(4): 16 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813551

Common Names

  • Castanopsis Densispinosa
  • Densispinosa's Castanopsis
  • Densispinosa's Castanopsis

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Description

Castanopsis densispinosa (also called Chinese Chestnut, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fagaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 5–15 m in height. It is native to China and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis densispinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant fragrance and is often used in perfumes and cosmetics. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Castanopsis densispinosa are small, yellow and cup-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis densispinosa is a fast-growing, evergreen climber that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until rooted.

Where to Find Castanopsis densispinosa

Castanopsis densispinosa is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Castanopsis densispinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis densispinosa?

Castanopsis densispinosa

What is the common name of Castanopsis densispinosa?

Japanese evergreen oak

What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis densispinosa?

Mountain forests in Japan

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-35165: Based on the initial data import
Yung Chun Hsu (b.1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.C.Hsu' in the authors string.
Hsien Wei Jen (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.W.Jen' in the authors string.