Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
eyrei
ID:
814360

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tutch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 37: 68 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813694

Common Names

  • Castanopsis eyrei
  • Eyrei Castanopsis
  • Eyreis Castanopsis

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Description

Castanopsis eyrei (also called 'Eyre's Chinquapin' and 'Chinquapin Oak', among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, yellowish-brown nuts. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis eyrei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castanopsis eyrei 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 eyrei 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 eyrei

Castanopsis eyrei is native to China.

Castanopsis eyrei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis eyrei?

Castanopsis eyrei

What is the common name of Castanopsis eyrei?

Eyre's Castanopsis

What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis eyrei?

Tropical forests

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,