Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
dongchoensis
ID:
814261

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hickel & A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 4: 123 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813595

Common Names

  • Castanopsis dongchoensis
  • Dongchoensis Castanopsis
  • Dongchoensis

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Description

Castanopsis dongchoensis (also called Dongcho 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 dongchoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its wood is used for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Castanopsis dongchoensis are small and yellow, and the seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis dongchoensis 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 dongchoensis

Castanopsis dongchoensis is native to China and can be found in forests and shrublands at elevations of 500-2,500 m.

Castanopsis dongchoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis dongchoensis?

Castanopsis dongchoensis

What is the family of Castanopsis dongchoensis?

Fagaceae

What is the common name of Castanopsis dongchoensis?

Dongchuan chestnut

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-35169: Based on the initial data import
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Paul Robert Hickel (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hickel' in the authors string.