Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
echinophora
ID:
814306

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 6: 179 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813640

Common Names

  • Echinophora castanopsis
  • Echinophora chestnut
  • Chinese chestnut

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Description

Castanopsis echinophora (also called 'Spiny chestnut oak', among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree in the Fagaceae family. It is a large tree, typically growing to a height of 20–30 m. It is native to Southeast Asia, from India to southern China, and is found in a variety of habitats, including dry and moist forests, scrub and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis echinophora is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Castanopsis echinophora 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 echinophora 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 echinophora

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

Castanopsis echinophora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis echinophora?

Castanopsis echinophora

What is the family of Castanopsis echinophora?

Fagaceae

What is the common name of Castanopsis echinophora?

Echinophora 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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