Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
fleuryi
ID:
814454

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hickel & A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 68: 395 (1921 publ. 1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813788

Common Names

  • Castanopsis Fleuryi
  • Fleury's Castanopsis
  • Fleury's Chestnut

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Description

Castanopsis fleuryi (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 fleuryi is used as a shade tree in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castanopsis fleuryi has small, white flowers that are about 0.5 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis fleuryi is a tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings can be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until they root.

Where to Find Castanopsis fleuryi

Castanopsis fleuryi is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Castanopsis fleuryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis fleuryi?

Castanopsis fleuryi

What is the common name of Castanopsis fleuryi?

Fleury's chestnut oak

What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis fleuryi?

Tropical and subtropical regions of China

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-35187: Based on the initial data import
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Paul Robert Hickel (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hickel' in the authors string.