Status:
valid
Authors:
Hance
Source:
wcs
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 22: 230 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813716
Common Names
- Castanopsis Fabri
- Fabri's Castanopsis
- Fabri's Chestnut
Description
Castanopsis fabri (also called Chinese Chestnut, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. It is found in mixed forests, usually in mountainous regions, and can reach heights of up to 25m.
Uses & Benefits
Castanopsis fabri 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
Castanopsis fabri has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Castanopsis fabri is a tree that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by seed.
Where to Find Castanopsis fabri
Castanopsis fabri is native to China.
Castanopsis fabri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castanopsis fabri?
Castanopsis fabri
What type of climate does Castanopsis fabri prefer?
Castanopsis fabri prefers warm, humid climates.
What type of soil does Castanopsis fabri prefer?
Castanopsis fabri prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
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,