Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
fargesii
ID:
814402

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 13: 195 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813736

Common Names

  • Castanopsis Fargesii
  • Farges' Castanopsis
  • Farges' Chestnut

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Description

Castanopsis fargesii (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 fargesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. The plant is also used in perfumes and fragrances.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castanopsis fargesii is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, slender, green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis fargesii is a tree that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by seed.

Where to Find Castanopsis fargesii

Castanopsis fargesii is native to China.

Castanopsis fargesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis fargesii?

Castanopsis fargesii

What type of climate does Castanopsis fargesii prefer?

Castanopsis fargesii prefers warm, humid climates.

What type of soil does Castanopsis fargesii prefer?

Castanopsis fargesii 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,

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