Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
diversifolia
ID:
814250

Status:
valid

Authors:
King ex Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 620 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813584

Common Names

  • Castanopsis diversifolia
  • Diverse Castanopsis
  • Diversifolia

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Description

Castanopsis diversifolia (also called Diverse-leaved chestnut, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fagaceae. It is native to China and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams. It is a shrub or small tree that grows to a height of up to 10 m (33 ft). It has a spreading habit with ovate-lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis diversifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its wood is used for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castanopsis diversifolia has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis diversifolia is a fast-growing evergreen climber with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, star-shaped, white flowers in summer. It can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Castanopsis diversifolia

Castanopsis diversifolia is native to China and can be found in gardens and nurseries in the United States.

Castanopsis diversifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis diversifolia?

Castanopsis diversifolia

What is the common name of Castanopsis diversifolia?

Diverse-Leaved Chestnut

What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis diversifolia?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-35168: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.