Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
echinocarpa
ID:
814295

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 1: 119 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813629

Common Names

  • Echinocarpa castanopsis
  • Echinocarpa chestnut
  • Chinese chestnut

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Description

Castanopsis echinocarpa (also called Bristlecone Chestnut, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fagaceae family. It is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to East Asia, growing in open woodland and bushland. It has glossy, dark green leaves and yellow-green, fragrant flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis echinocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castanopsis echinocarpa has small, yellow-green flowers, each with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, round, brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis echinocarpa is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It has dark green, glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Castanopsis echinocarpa

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

Castanopsis echinocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis echinocarpa?

Castanopsis echinocarpa

What is the family of Castanopsis echinocarpa?

Fagaceae

What is the common name of Castanopsis echinocarpa?

Echinocarp 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,

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