Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
evansii
ID:
814350

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 5: 1778 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813684

Common Names

  • Castanopsis evansii
  • Evansii Castanopsis
  • Evansiis Castanopsis

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Description

Castanopsis evansii (also called Evans' 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 evansii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for hedges and screens. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating headaches and reducing inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castanopsis evansii is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis evansii is an evergreen tree with a spreading habit. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed compost. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and placed in a well-drained cutting compost. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Castanopsis evansii

Castanopsis evansii is native to China.

Castanopsis evansii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis evansii?

Castanopsis evansii

What is the common name of Castanopsis evansii?

Evans' Chestnut

What is the growth habit of Castanopsis evansii?

It is an evergreen tree with a spreading crown

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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